Attractive DeMotte, INThe progressive and growing community of DeMotte offers many of the commercial conveniences and amenities associated with larger cities. Ideally located near the historic Kankakee River, the town is only a five-minute drive from Interstate 65 and Indiana Route 10. Residents are 40 minutes away from the water-sport recreation opportunities at Lake Michigan, and 60 minutes from the world-class attractions in Chicago. Outstanding schools combine with nearby colleges in Rensselaer and Valparaiso as well as public universities in neighboring counties for a full range of quality educational opportunities. The town also offers the DeMotte Adult Learning Center, a well equipped library, and abundant recreational facilities. Lush parks provide picnic areas, tennis courts, playgrounds, a swimming pool, and sports fields. Three state game preserves are available within a 45-minute drive from DeMotte, and the entire area is ideal for hunting, fishing, bird watching, canoeing, and outdoor adventure. Active clubs and social organizations, Iocal industry, well-planned zoning for serene residential neighborhoods, and colorful local celebrations are all persuasive factors in helping new residents "Decide DeMotte." | More Local Area InformationNestled in Boone Township, the historical Town of Hebron offers a variety of housing options-the first significant development being Crest Knoll tha... Read moreThe small town of Wheatfield is primarily residential in nature with a scattering of convenient services and shops. Most businesses are locall... Read moreThe tiny town of Schneider is home to only a few hundred residents who enjoy a rural location near the LaSalle Fish & Wildlife Area and Kankake... Read moreThe welcoming, small community of Lowell stretches over a 4.5-square-mile area to balance residential neighborhoods with retail activity an... Read moreThe small town of Kouts blends quiet neighborhoods with scattered shops and services that add convenience to a rural lifestyle. The close-knit spiri... Read moreGraced by the natural beauty of two lakes, the communities of Winfield and Lakes of the Four Seasons are located near Crown Point and are served b... Read moreCommonly called the "Gateway to Northwest Indiana," the Jasper county seat of Rensselaer combines a close small-town spirit with new-growt... Read moreIn the days when Crown Point was heralded as the "marriage capital" of Indiana, it was the beautiful Cedar Lake where couples often spent thei... Read moreThe sprawling community of Merrillville enjoys a strategic location at the center of several major transportation links. At one time, th... Read moreServing as the seat of county government as well as a bustling hub for healthcare, education, and culture, Valparaiso bears a name that means "Val... Read moreResidents of Grant Park find it amusing when visitors confuse their small village with
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