Crown Point, Indiana

Crown Point Indiana is the place to be. The town may be growing bigger but it still has its hometown charm. When you walk down the brick roads around the square, you see all the old town charm. The square is lined up with old shops like antique stores, pawn shops, and restaurants. In the middle of town you see the huge and famous courthouse. The town is centered around this building that is still in use today. In the basement of the courthouse there are many different shops and a really delicious restaurant called Valentino’s. I recommend the asparagus soup if you decide to eat there. The Courthouse was once used as a jail where John Dillinger was held before his famous escape. The Courthouse is also known to be haunted and during the Halloween season, you can go on ghost tours there.

Across from the Courthouse is the Crown Theatre. Here every two weeks a new movie is shown. I love going there to see movies because of the old time charm and the fact that it’s cheap. The movies that are shown there are recent and popular ones.

Right outside of downtown there is a graveyard known as Gypsy’s Graveyard. The story that is told is that 150 years ago a group of gypsies decided to stop in Crown Point for a couple of weeks. After only a couple of days they were kicked out because the farmers in the town said that the gypsies were stealing their livestock and the towns’ people just didn’t like them being there. The gypsies said that they couldn’t leave because many of their people were sick and dying, but the towns’ people didn’t care and made them leave anyways. It is known that the gypsies left but put a curse on the town and buried many of their people along the way. Today when you walk into the graveyard you can see blood on your pants, balls of light chase you and orbs everywhere.

The Lake County Fairgrounds are a big deal in Crown Point. It’s down the street from the square. Every year it holds the lake County Fair and a lot of other things. The Fair goes on for about two weeks in August. They have games, and rides for all ages. In the buildings they have contests from baking, to dress making, and even growing flowers. Everyone around comes to the fair at least two or three different times and has a great time.

The Crown Point Square always has something going on during each season of the year. During Summer Fest they have craft shows where people set up around the square and sell crafts they’ve made and art shows where people come to sell different paintings or jewelry. Also during this time they have the Taste of Crown Point. This is where food businesses from all around town come together in the square, set up booths, and have people come and taste their food. The best thing about Summer Fest is the Corn Roast. The Corn Roast starts off the summer by having people come together on a Friday night to listen to live music, and eat tons of delicious food. It’s like a big party for everyone to get together and just have a good time. By the end of Summer Fest the leaves start changing and it turns to fall. During the fall we have hayrides that go around town, showing people what the town has to offer. Also during this time we have the haunted hayrides which give the town’s history in a haunted way. Once Christmas has come and the snow begins to fall the town starts to offer horse pulled sleigh rides. This time of year is my favorite because it’s so beautiful. The town decorates with white lights and decorations all over town.

I love my town and everything it has to offer. It has the old historic side if it, and the young hip side for the younger generation. This town has something to offer for all ages, and all personalities. No matter what time of the year you come a visit, you will always find something fun to do.