About this city
Also known as: Hub of Lake County, The Marriage Mill
Crown Point is an exceptionally historic and rapidly growing city serving as the county seat of Lake County, northwestern Indiana, positioned within the southeast fringes of the Chicago metropolitan area. Incorporated in 1868, the city is affectionately known as the 'Hub of Lake County' due to its central geographical position and its landmark status as an early 20th-century 'marriage mill' where celebrities wed instantly. Crown Point features a magnificent historic downtown square dominated by the grand, Romanesque style Old Lake County Courthouse. It offers a sophisticated suburban lifestyle blending historic legal prestige with upscale retail and sprawling community green spaces.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Browse artisan boutique shops and dine inside the majestic Old Lake County Courthouse. Stroll around the historic Courthouse Square to admire Victorian architectural facades. Enjoy expansive outdoor recreation, festivals, and athletic tracks at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Explore local aviation history exhibits at the nearby historic fields.
