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Gary
, Indiana is located in Lake County in the northwestern corner of the state. It is just 25 miles from downtown Chicago. As of the 2000 census, the population was 102,746, which makes it the fifth largest city in the state. It borders Lake Michigan and is well known for its large steel mills. Gary, Indiana is also known for being the home town of the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson. A museum complex is underway to honor the pop star and will include a full scale replica of his Neverland Ranch, an eco-friendly golf course, movie theater, shopping center, restaurants, memorial chapel, night club, gambling parlor, concert hall, and multiple parks. The city of Gary offers an impressive variety of architecture. The Genesis Convention Center is a modern structure featuring rounded corners and an imposing glass wall across the front. The Gary Bathing Beach Aquatorium, built in 1921, is one of the first examples of modular block construction in the world, and the City Methodist Church is a massive Gothic structure of limestone completed in 1926. The Westside neighborhood historic district, part of the company town built by U.S. Steel Corporation in 1906, reflects a variety of architectural styles. Natural wonders abound in Gary, also, including the Michigan Lakeshore and Indiana Dunes. Poet Carl Sandburg described the dunes as being to the Midwest what the Grand Canyon is to Arizona and Yosemite is to California." The dunes are home to miles of sandy beaches and woodland hiking trails and has been recognized as a national treasure by the U.S. Congress.
Surrounding areas: Merrillville, Indiana (7.7 mi), Ogden Dunes, Indiana (8.3 mi), Dune Acres, Indiana (14.0 mi), Porter, Indiana (14.2 mi), Beverly Shores, Indiana (20.2 mi), Michigan City, Indiana (24.6 mi), Sheridan Beach, Indiana (25.6 mi)
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Gary Vacation Rentals
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Gary Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Motel 6 | 3840 179TH St | Hammond, IN | 4.9 mi. | (219) 845-8330 | | Super 8 Motel | 3844 179TH St | Hammond, IN | 4.9 mi. | (219) 932-8888 | | Comfort Inn | 1915 S Mississippi St | Hobart, IN | 5.7 mi. | (219) 947-7677 | | Courtyard By Marriott Chicago Southeast | 7730 Corinne Dr | Hammond, IN | 6.2 mi. | (219) 845-6350 | | Fairfield Inn-chicago Se/hammond | 7720 Corinne Dr | Hammond, IN | 6.2 mi. | (219) 845-6950 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 7740 Corinne Dr | Hammond, IN | 6.2 mi. | (219) 844-8440 | | Lee's Inn | 6201 Opportunity Ln | Merrillville, IN | 6.3 mi. | (219) 924-8555 | | Country Inn & Suites | 8311 Ohio St | Merrillville, IN | 6.8 mi. | (219) 736-1300 | | Amerihost Inn Hammond | 7813 Indianapolis Blvd | Hammond, IN | 7.0 mi. | (219) 845-4678 | | Residence Inn Merrillville | 8018 Delaware St | Merrillville, IN | 7.3 mi. | (219) 791-9000 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 7850 Rhode Is Ave | Merrillville, IN | 7.7 mi. | (219) 756-1600 | | Merrillville Knights Inn | Louisiana St | Merrillville, IN | 7.7 mi. | (219) 736-5100 | | Motel 6 #1254 | Louisiana St | Merrillville, IN | 7.7 mi. | (219) 738-2701 | | Ramada Inn & Conference CTR | 4125-41 Calumet Ave | Hammond, IN | 8.4 mi. | (219) 933-0500 | | Comfort Inn | 2300 Willowcreek | Portage, IN | 8.4 mi. | (219) 763-7177 | | Super 8 Motel | 6118 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 8.4 mi. | (219) 762-8857 | | Gateway Motel | 8 W 81ST St | Merrillville, IN | 8.5 mi. | (219) 769-2413 | | Radisson Hotel At Star Plaza | 800 East 81ST Ave | Merrillville, IN | 8.5 mi. | (219) 769-6311 | | Motel 6 | 6101 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 8.6 mi. | (219) 763-3121 | | Economy Inn Of America | 8275 Louisiana St | Merrillville, IN | 8.7 mi. | (219) 736-2355 | | Fairfield Inn | 8275 Georgia St | Merrillville, IN | 8.7 mi. | (219) 736-0500 | | Knights Inn | 8250 Louisiana Dr | Merrillville, IN | 8.7 mi. | (219) 736-5100 | | La Quinta Motor Inn | 8210 Louisiana St | Merrillville, IN | 8.7 mi. | (219) 738-2870 | | Days Inn | 6161 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 8.7 mi. | (219) 762-2136 | | Holiday Inn | 6200 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 8.7 mi. | (219) 762-5546 | | Ramada Inn Hammond | 4141 Calumet Ave | Hammond, IN | 8.8 mi. | (219) 933-0500 | | Best Western Inn & Suites Of Merrillville | 8293 Louisiana St | Merrillville, IN | 8.8 mi. | (219) 756-2378 | | Days Inn-merrillville | 1350 E 83RD Ave | Merrillville, IN | 8.8 mi. | (219) 736-5252 | | Extended Stay America | 1355 E 83rd Ave | Merrillville, IN | 8.8 mi. | (219) 769-4740 | | Hampton Inn | 8353 Georgia St | Merrillville, IN | 8.8 mi. | (219) 736-7600 | | Red Roof Inn | 8290 Georgia St | Merrillville, IN | 8.8 mi. | (800) 733-7663 | | Super Eight Motel | 8300 Louisiana | Merrillville, IN | 8.8 mi. | (219) 763-8383 | | Super 8 Motel | 4111 Calumet Ave | Hammond, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 932-8888 | | Holiday Inn Express | 8375 Georgia St | Merrillville, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 795-9500 | | Hampton Inn And Suites | 8936 Calumet Ave | Munster, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 836-5555 | | Country Inn & Suites By Carlson At The Port | 1630 Olmsted Dr | Portage, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 764-0021 | | Holiday Inn Express-portage | 2323 Willow Creek Rd | Portage, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 762-7777 | | Comfort Inn | 1019 W Lincoln Hwy | Schererville, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 865-9500 | | Lee's Motel | 1234 Lincoln Hwy | Schererville, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 865-8413 | | Schereville Inn | 1108 Lincoln Hwy | Schererville, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 865-2451 |
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| Chicago Inc | | Chicago, IL | 23.7 mi. | (312) 951-0085 | | Windy City Urban Inn | 607 W Deming Pl | Chicago, IL | 27.8 mi. | (773) 248-7091 |
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Gary Weather & Climate
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Northwest Indiana has a four-season climate typical of most of the Midwest, with a few exceptions due to its proximity to Lake Michigan. Cold air passing over the warmer lake water induces precipitation in the lee of Lake Michigan in autumn and winter. As a result of this phenomena, heavy winter precipitation, especially snowfall, can amount to as much as 76 inches, compared to 14 inches in the south. Lake-related snowfall and cloudiness can extend to central Indiana in winter, driven by strong northwesterly winds. In the spring, daily maximum temperatures decrease northward in northern Indiana because of the cooling effect of the Lake. Average daily minimum temperatures in autumn are higher in northwestern Indiana near the warmer lake surface than farther south.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
30°F |
13°F |
1.90 in. |
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| February |
35°F |
17°F |
1.52 in. |
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| March |
46°F |
28°F |
2.73 in. |
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| April |
57°F |
37°F |
3.58 in. |
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| May |
69°F |
47°F |
3.92 in. |
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| June |
79°F |
57°F |
4.47 in. |
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| July |
83°F |
63°F |
3.52 in. |
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| August |
81°F |
61°F |
3.76 in. |
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| September |
75°F |
53°F |
3.64 in. |
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| October |
63°F |
42°F |
2.97 in. |
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| November |
48°F |
30°F |
3.49 in. |
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| December |
35°F |
20°F |
2.52 in. |
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Gary Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Gary Chicago International airport (GYY) located about 3 miles northwest of Gary, the Porter County Municipal airport (VPZ) located approximately 20 miles southeast of Gary in Valparaiso, Indiana, the Chicago Ohare International airport (ORD) located roughly 39 miles northwest of Gary in Chicago, Illinois, the Du Page airport (DPA) located around 51 miles northwest of Gary in Chicago / West Chicago, Illinois, the South Bend Regional airport (SBN) located about 53 miles east of Gary in South Bend, Indiana, and finally the De Kalb Taylor Municipal airport (DKB) located approximately 73 miles northwest of Gary in De Kalb, Illinois.
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Gary Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Sauzer's Kiddieland | Schererville | IN | 9.7 mi. | | | House of Kicks | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | | | Haunted Trails | Burbank | IL | 24.4 mi. | | | Kiddieland | Melrose Park | IL | 33.8 mi. | | | Jeepers | Harwood Heights | IL | 35.1 mi. | | | Safari Land | Villa Park | IL | 39.0 mi. | | | Enchanted Castle | Lombard | IL | 39.4 mi. | | | Dinorex | Addison | IL | 40.5 mi. | | | Dinorex | Arlington Heights | IL | 47.3 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Dundee | IL | 60.1 mi. | | | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee | IL | 60.8 mi. | | | Indiana Beach | Monticello | IN | 66.0 mi. | | | Dinorex | Crystal Lake | IL | 67.0 mi. | | | Deer Forest Fun Park | Coloma | MI | 67.3 mi. | | | Adventureland Amusement Park | North Webster | IN | 87.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Racing Rapids Action Park | East Dundee | IL | 59.1 mi. | | | Magic Waters | Cherry Valley | IL | 93.6 mi. | | | Fairview Family Aquatic Center | Normal | IL | 113.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Calumet Golf Course | Gary | IN | | | | South Gleason Golf Course | Gary | IN | | | | Cressmoor Country Club | Hobart | IN | 5.1 mi. | | | MacArthur Golf Course | East Chicago | IN | 5.9 mi. | | | Griffith Golf Center | Griffith | IN | 6.3 mi. | | | Turkey Creek Golf Course | Merrillville | IN | 6.6 mi. | | | Hammond Youth Golf Academy at Lost Marsh | Hammond | IN | 8.0 mi. | | | Indian Ridge Country Club | Hobart | IN | 8.4 mi. | | | Burnham Woods Golf Course | Burnham | IL | 10.1 mi. | | | Scherwood Golf | Schererville | IN | 10.1 mi. | | | Robbinhurst Golf Club | Valparaiso | IN | 11.0 mi. | | | River Oaks Golf Course | Calumet City | IL | 11.7 mi. | | | Oak Knoll Golf Club | Crown Point | IN | 12.7 mi. | | | Summertree Golf Course | Crown Point | IN | 12.7 mi. | | | White Hawk Country Club | Crown Point | IN | 12.7 mi. | | | Longwood Country Club | Crete | IL | 12.9 mi. | | | Glenwoodie Golf Club | Glenwood | IL | 13.6 mi. | | | Pheasant Valley Country Club | Crown Point | IN | 15.8 mi. | | | Forest Park Golf Course | Brazil | IN | 15.9 mi. | | | Forest Park Golf Course | Noblesville | IN | 15.9 mi. | | | Chicago Heights Park District Golf Course | Chicago Heights | IL | 16.0 mi. | | | Chicago Heights Park District West Course | Chicago Heights | IL | 16.0 mi. | | | Cedar Creek Family Golf Center | Cedar Lake | IN | 16.8 mi. | | | Cedar Lake Monastery Golf Club | Cedar Lake | IN | 16.8 mi. | | | Course at Aberdeen | Valparaiso | IN | 17.1 mi. | | | Creekside Golf Course & Training Center | Valparaiso | IN | 17.1 mi. | | | Forest Park Municipal Golf Course | Valparaiso | IN | 17.1 mi. | | | Mink Lake Golf Course & Park | Valparaiso | IN | 17.1 mi. | | | South Shore Country Club | Cedar Lake | IN | 17.2 mi. | | | Cherry Hills Country Club | Flossmoor | IL | 17.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Swiss Valley | Jones | MI | 82.6 mi. | | | Timber Ridge Ski Area | Gobles | MI | 92.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Indiana Dunes State Park | | IN | 17.0 mi. | | | Kankakee River State Park | | IN | 31.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Brauer Museum of Art | Valparaiso | IN | 16.9 mi. | (Art) | | Pullman | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (History) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (History) | | Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museum of Online Museums | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Peace Museum | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Science) | | Chicago Academy of Sciences Nature Museum | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Science) | | Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Science) | | Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Science) | | Illinois Railway Museum | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Technology) | | Museum of Broadcast Communications | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Technology) | | Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Art) | | D'Arcy Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Art) | | David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Art) | | Martin D'Arcy Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (Art) | | A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | | | John G. Shedd Aquarium | Chicago | IL | 23.7 mi. | | | Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield | IL | 30.6 mi. | | | Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend | IN | 57.0 mi. | | | Racine Zoological Gardens | Racine | WI | 81.4 mi. | | | Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens | Milwaukee | WI | 103.9 mi. | | | Miller Park Zoo | Bloomington | IL | 115.1 mi. | | | Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne | IN | 119.4 mi. | |
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