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Indiana-Beach
is an amusement park and campground situated on Lake Shafer in Monticello, Indiana. Founded by Earl Spackman and originally named Ideal Beach, the park opened in 1926 and is located in the northwest portion of the state. The Indiana Beach boardwalk, similar to Coney Island, features live entertainment, food booths and several amusement rides and attractions. It's home to the Hoosier Hurricane, Cornball Express, Superstition Mountain, Tigrr, Galaxy and Steel Hawg roller coasters. Along with several hotels and cottages, Indiana Beach offers more than 1,400 campground sites adjacent to the amusement park, making it one of the largest camping destinations in the state. All lodging includes free shuttle service to and from the amusement park. Parking at Indiana Beach costs $10 to park inside, $5 to park in the sections nearest to the entrance, and the rest is free. The town of Monticello also offers golf, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ice skating. There are several different dining options in town, including fast food chains and locally owned restaurants. The Shafer Queen, a paddle wheel excursion boat, offers scenic lake cruises. The Madam Carroll, docked on nearby Lake Freeman, offers scenic lake cruises and live entertainment. During the summer months, various fishing tournaments are held in Monticello at Lake Freeman and Lake Shafer. More than one million visitors come to Indiana Beach each year.
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Indiana Beach Vacation Rentals
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Indiana Beach Hotels and Resorts
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| Pine View Motel | 905 W Norway Rd | Monticello, IN | | (574) 583-7733 | | Best Western Brandywine Inn & Suites | 728 S 6th St | Monticello, IN | 3.2 mi. | (574) 583-6333 | | Indiana Beach House Inn | 306 Indiana BCH Rd | Monticello, IN | 3.2 mi. | (574) 583-4141 | | Monticello Inn | 1315 US Hwy 24 W | Monticello, IN | 3.2 mi. | (574) 583-7128 | | Parkview Motel | US 24 E RR #1 | Reynolds, IN | 6.2 mi. | (219) 984-5380 | | Prairie Motel | | Francesville, IN | 14.6 mi. | (219) 567-9107 | | Prairie Motel | US 421 | Francesville, IN | 14.6 mi. | (219) 567-9107 | | Holiday Inn | 3550 E Market St | Logansport, IN | 20.1 mi. | (574) 753-6351 | | Day's Inn | Rt #2 240 B E | Remington, IN | 20.1 mi. | (812) 261-3273 | | Knights Inn | 13736 S US 231 | Remington, IN | 20.1 mi. | (219) 261-2181 | | Super 8 Motel-remington | 4252 W US 24 | Remington, IN | 20.1 mi. | (219) 261-2883 | | Manor Motel | 3315 Hwy 24 E | Logansport, IN | 21.7 mi. | (574) 722-4885 | | Super 8 Motel | 3801 US 24 East | Logansport, IN | 21.7 mi. | (574) 722-1273 | | Holiday Inn Express Asa Lodging | 4788 Nesbitt Dr | Rensselaer, IN | 22.4 mi. | (219) 866-7111 | | Knights Inn | 8530 W SR 114 | Rensselaer, IN | 22.4 mi. | (219) 866-4164 | | Rodeway Inn | 2030 Northgate Dr | West Lafayette Bra, IN | 24.5 mi. | (765) 567-7100 | | Comfort Suites | 31 Frontage Rd | Lafayette, IN | 24.6 mi. | (765) 447-0016 | | Holiday Inn Express | 201 Frontage Rd | Lafayette, IN | 24.6 mi. | (765) 499-4808 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 151 Frontage Rd | Lafayette, IN | 24.6 mi. | (765) 446-8558 | | Towne Place Suites By Marriott | 163 Frontage Rd | Lafeyette, IN | 24.6 mi. | (765) 446-8668 | | Four Points by Sheraton West Lafayette | 1600 Cumberland Ave | West Lafayette, IN | 24.6 mi. | (765) 463-5511 | | Devon Plaza | 2371 N 26TH | Lafayette, IN | 24.7 mi. | (765) 742-7394 | | Prestige Inn | 1217 Sagamore Pkwy W | West Lafayette, IN | 24.8 mi. | (765) 463-1531 | | Economy Inn | 2200 Sagamore Pkwy N | Lafayette, IN | 24.9 mi. | (765) 447-3111 | | Family Inns | 1920 N Western Ave | West Lafayette, IN | 25.4 mi. | (765) 463-9511 | | University Inn | 3001 N Western Ave | West Lafayette, IN | 25.4 mi. | (765) 463-5511 | | Lees Inn & Suites-lafayette | 4701 Meijer CT | Lafayette, IN | 26.0 mi. | (765) 447-3434 | | Baymont Inn | 312 Meijer Dr | Lafayette, IN | 26.2 mi. | (765) 446-2400 | | Travel Lodge | North Riv Rd | West Lafayette, IN | 26.3 mi. | (765) 743-9661 | | Union Club Hotel | 101 N Grant St | West Lafayette, IN | 26.4 mi. | (800) 320-6291 | | Days Inn | 400 Sacamore Pkwy | Lafayette, IN | 26.5 mi. | (765) 447-4131 | | Fairfield Inn-lafayette | 4000 State Rd 26e | Lafayette, IN | 26.5 mi. | (800) 228-2800 | | Homewood Suites | 3939 St Rd 26 E | Lafayette, IN | 26.5 mi. | (765) 448-9700 | | Knights Inn | 4110 SR 26TH E | Lafayette, IN | 26.5 mi. | (765) 447-5611 | | Red Roof Inn Lafayette | 4201 State Rd 26 East | Lafayette, IN | 26.5 mi. | (800) 733-7663 | | Red Roof Inn | 4201 State Rt 26 E | Lafayette, IN | 26.5 mi. | (765) 448-4671 | | Signature Inn | 4320 SR 26 E | Lafayette, IN | 26.5 mi. | (765) 447-4142 | | Super 8 Lafayette East | 4301 SR 26 E | Lafayette, IN | 26.5 mi. | (765) 447-5551 | | Econo Lodge | 200 Brown St | West Lafayette, IN | 26.5 mi. | (765) 743-9661 | | Holiday Inn Select | 515 South St | Lafayette, IN | 26.6 mi. | (765) 423-1000 |
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Indiana Beach 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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| January |
33°F |
17°F |
2.09 in. |
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| February |
38°F |
21°F |
1.79 in. |
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| March |
50°F |
31°F |
3.11 in. |
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| April |
63°F |
39°F |
3.58 in. |
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| May |
74°F |
50°F |
4.07 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
60°F |
4.39 in. |
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| July |
85°F |
63°F |
3.70 in. |
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| August |
83°F |
61°F |
3.77 in. |
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| September |
77°F |
53°F |
3.24 in. |
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| October |
65°F |
42°F |
2.85 in. |
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| November |
51°F |
33°F |
3.15 in. |
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| December |
38°F |
22°F |
2.77 in. |
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Indiana Beach Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Purdue Univ airport (LAF) located about 27 miles southwest of Indiana Beach in Lafayette, Indiana, the Porter County Municipal airport (VPZ) located approximately 47 miles north of Indiana Beach in Valparaiso, Indiana, the Gary Chicago International airport (GYY) located roughly 66 miles northwest of Indiana Beach in Gary, Indiana, the South Bend Regional airport (SBN) located around 67 miles northeast of Indiana Beach in South Bend, Indiana, and finally the Elkhart Municipal airport (EKM) located about 75 miles northeast of Indiana Beach in Elkhart, Indiana.
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Indiana Beach Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Indiana Beach | Monticello | IN | 3.2 mi. | | | Old Indiana | Thorntown | IN | 46.5 mi. | | | Sauzer's Kiddieland | Schererville | IN | 59.5 mi. | | | Adventureland Amusement Park | North Webster | IN | 66.9 mi. | | | Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis | IN | 77.7 mi. | | | Riverside Park | Indianapolis | IN | 77.7 mi. | | | Haunted Trails | Burbank | IL | 83.7 mi. | | | House of Kicks | Chicago | IL | 86.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Fairview Family Aquatic Center | Normal | IL | 118.1 mi. | | | Racing Rapids Action Park | East Dundee | IL | 119.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Tippecanoe Country Club | Monticello | IN | 1.2 mi. | | | Hollow Acres Golf Center | Monticello | IN | 3.6 mi. | | | Pine View Golf Course | Monticello | IN | 3.6 mi. | | | Carroll County Country Club | Delphi | IN | 15.5 mi. | | | Pond View Golf Course | Star City | IN | 16.8 mi. | | | Moss Creek Golf Club | Winamac | IN | 19.9 mi. | | | Edwood Glen Country Club | West Lafayette | IN | 20.4 mi. | | | Dykeman Park Golf Course | Logansport | IN | 22.1 mi. | | | Iron Horse Golf Club | Logansport | IN | 22.1 mi. | | | Tulip Grove Golf Course | Logansport | IN | 22.1 mi. | | | Elks Country Club | Kendallville | IN | 24.5 mi. | | | Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex | West Lafayette | IN | 26.6 mi. | | | Coyote Crossing Golf Course | West Lafayette | IN | 26.6 mi. | | | Par View Golf Club | West Lafayette | IN | 26.6 mi. | | | Ravines Golf Course | West Lafayette | IN | 26.6 mi. | | | Lafayette Municipal Golf Course | Lafayette | IN | 26.9 mi. | | | Angel Hill Golf Course | Rossville | IN | 28.0 mi. | | | Chesapeake Run Golf Course | North Judson | IN | 28.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Swiss Valley | Jones | MI | 91.8 mi. | | | Ski World | Nashville | IN | 112.8 mi. | | | Timber Ridge Ski Area | Gobles | MI | 117.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Brauer Museum of Art | Valparaiso | IN | 49.5 mi. | (Art) | | Hesston Steam Museum | Laporte | IN | 56.6 mi. | (Technology) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend | IN | 67.3 mi. | | | Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis | IN | 77.7 mi. | | | Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens | Chicago | IL | 86.3 mi. | | | John G. Shedd Aquarium | Chicago | IL | 86.3 mi. | | | Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne | IN | 88.7 mi. | | | Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield | IL | 90.8 mi. | | | Miller Park Zoo | Bloomington | IL | 118.6 mi. | |
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