Why visit Cedar Lake
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Crown Point Bridge, Indiana, Albert Maack House, Lassen Hotel and E. Hanover Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Cedar Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake is a town in Hanover and Center townships, Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is near the Illinois state line. Its population was 14,106 at the 2020 census. The town is notable for its location on Cedar Lake, the Lake of the Red Cedars museum.
From the Wikipedia article Cedar Lake, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Crown Point Bridge, Indiana
Bridge · 4.2 mi
Covered bridge in Lake County, Indiana, USA
Museums and landmarks3
Albert Maack House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Lassen Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic hotel building located at 7808 West 138th Place in Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana
Monon Park Dancing Pavilion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Indiana, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes12
China House
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
9525 West 133rd Avenue, Cedar Lake
South Side Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
111 Broadway, Cedar Lake
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
9810 West 133rd Avenue, Cedar Lake
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
History
Cedar Lake was settled by pioneers in the mid-19th century and was originally named West Point; the name “Cedar Lake” belonged to a nearby town that is now called Creston, Indiana. In 1839, the town that was then called West Point competed with the settlements of Liverpool and Lake Court House (later called Crown Point) to be the county seat of Lake County, but lost out to Liverpool. By 1870, the Cedar Lake Post Office was established, giving the area a new name. After the Monon Railroad came to the lake's western shore in 1882, many new residents flocked to the area along with tourists who saw the lake as a resort destination. From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, Cedar Lake was a popular place for Chicagoans looking for a retreat from the city. The lake had over 50 hotels at the time and several pavilions and ballrooms that brought many well-known bands to entertain the visitors.
In 1967, Cedar Lake was officially incorporated as a town. The Lassen Hotel and Monon Park Dancing Pavilion are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Cedar Lake, now a commuter town for Chicago, has been growing in population.
From the History section of Cedar Lake, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
11000 West 133rd Avenue, Cedar Lake
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Hanover Central High School
School · 0.9 mi
10120 West 133rd Avenue, Cedar Lake
Healthcare2
Map of Cedar Lake
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 15°F | 2.3 in | 9.7 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 1.9 in | 9.3 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 2.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 52°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 21°F | 2.2 in | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lowell (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-04-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Chicago Heights 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Lansing 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Park Forest 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Calumet City 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Homewood 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Richton Park 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- South Holland 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Matteson 18 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Hazel Crest 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Dolton 20 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Red Cedar Lake PB160104, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Albert Maack House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Coverend Bridge 151, Chris Light ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lassen Hotel P9290165, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 3.0
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