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LaPorte
, which is French for "the door," is a city in northwestern Indiana, east of Gary and west of South Bend. It's one of the two principal cities of the Michigan City-LaPorte, Indiana metropolitan area. There are a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for visitors in LaPorte. Several parks offer swimming, hiking, picnicking, concerts, sports fields - even a Winterfest. Three beautifully landscaped and challenging golf courses are located in LaPorte. The City owned Beechwood Golf Course is a championship 18-hole course built in the early 1930s as a gift from the Herbert W. Fox family. A self-guided walking tour, A Stroll Along the Avenues, in LaPorte reveals the historic architecture of this beautiful city. Some of the structures on the tour include the LaPorte County Courthouse (c. 1890,) Osborne House (c. 1895,) Door Prairie Barn (c. 1878,) Admiral Ingersoll House (c. 1908) and St. Peter's Catholic Church (c. 1929.) LaPorte is also home to the LaPorte County Fair, usually held the end of July. It includes traditional fair activities such as harness racing, livestock, grandstand entertainment, food, rides and demolition derbies. LaPorte is near the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, which contains 15 miles of beaches, sand dunes, bogs, marshes, prairies, rivers and woodland forests. Activities in the park include camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, birdwatching and cross-country skiing.
Surrounding areas: Rolling Prairie, Indiana (6.7 mi), Sheridan Beach, Indiana (11.1 mi), Michiana Shores, Indiana (11.5 mi), Michigan City, Indiana (11.6 mi), Long Beach, Indiana (11.7 mi), Beverly Shores, Indiana (14.8 mi), Koontz Lake, Indiana (17.9 mi)
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LaPorte Vacation Rentals
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LaPorte Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Hampton Inn Of Laporte | 1777 W Hi-Point Dr | La Porte, IN | | (219) 362-6100 | | Ramada Inn | 444 Pne LK Ave | La Porte, IN | | (219) 362-4585 | | Super 8 Motel | 438 Pinelake Ave | La Porte, IN | | (219) 325-3808 | | Cassidy Motel | 3845 N State Rd 39 | Laporte, IN | | (219) 362-6536 | | Holiday Inn Express-Laporte | 100 E Shore CT | Laporte, IN | | (219) 326-7900 | | Mayflower Motel | 2652 W SR 2 | Laporte, IN | | (219) 362-2092 | | Moonglo Motel | 1408 E Lincolnway | Laporte, IN | 1.6 mi. | (219) 362-3217 | | Arbor Hill Inn | 263 W Johnson Rd | La Porte, IN | 3.0 mi. | (219) 362-9200 | | Holloway Motel | 2340 E US Hwy | Hamlet, IN | 8.0 mi. | (574) 867-9021 | | Wildwood Motel | 6660 E Old 30 | Hamlet, IN | 8.0 mi. | (574) 867-6020 | | Comfort Inn | 3801 N Frontage Rd | Michigan City, IN | 10.0 mi. | (219) 879-9190 | | Country Inn & Suites | 3805 N Frontage Rd | Michigan City, IN | 10.0 mi. | (219) 879-3600 | | Days Inn Michigan City | 3934 North Frontage Rd | Michigan City, IN | 10.0 mi. | (219) 879-1150 | | Red Roof Inn | 110 West Kieffer Rd | Michigan City, IN | 10.6 mi. | (219) 874-5251 | | Abc Motel | 3948 S Franklin | Michigan City, IN | 10.9 mi. | (219) 879-0335 | | City Manor Motel | 5225 S Franklin | Michigan City, IN | 10.9 mi. | (219) 872-9149 | | Hampton Inn | 4123 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 10.9 mi. | (219) 879-9994 | | Holiday Inn Of Michigan City | 5820 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 10.9 mi. | (219) 879-0311 | | Super Eight Motel | 5724 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 10.9 mi. | (219) 879-0411 | | Travel Inn Motel | 3944 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 10.9 mi. | (219) 872-9441 | | Creekwood Inn | Rt 30-35 At I-94 | Michigan City, IN | 11.6 mi. | (219) 872-8357 | | Golden Sands Motel | 4411 US 12 E | Michigan City, IN | 11.6 mi. | (219) 874-6253 | | Knights Inn Motel BLDG 30 | 201 W Kieffers | Michigan City, IN | 11.6 mi. | (219) 874-9500 | | Norbert Motel | 45 N SR 421 | Michigan City, IN | 11.6 mi. | (219) 872-0993 | | Comfort Inn New Buffalo | 11539 O'brien Ct | New Buffalo, MI | 13.0 mi. | (269) 469-4440 | | Edgewood Motel | 18716 Ln Porte Rd | New Buffalo, MI | 13.0 mi. | (269) 469-3345 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites New Buffalo | 11500 Holiday Dr | New Buffalo, MI | 13.0 mi. | (269) 469-1400 | | Harbor Grand Hotel | 111 W Water St | New Buffalo, MI | 13.1 mi. | (269) 469-7700 | | Al And Sally's Motel West | 3221 W Dunes Hwy | Michigan City, IN | 13.2 mi. | (219) 872-9131 | | Black Hawk Motel | 3651 W Dunes Hwy | Michigan City, IN | 13.4 mi. | (219) 872-8656 | | Sands Inn | 1630 Maple St | Michigan City, IN | 13.7 mi. | (219) 872-0717 | | Super 8 Motel | 418 Council Dr | Chesterton, IN | 16.7 mi. | (219) 929-5549 | | Econo Lodge | 713 PLZ Dr | Chesterton, IN | 18.1 mi. | (219) 929-4416 | | Hilton Garden Inn | 501 Gateway Blvd | Chesterton, IN | 18.1 mi. | (219) 983-9500 | | Indian Oak Inn West BLDG | 558 Indian Boundry | Chesterton, IN | 18.1 mi. | (219) 926-2200 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 1451 Silhavy Rd | Valparaiso, IN | 18.3 mi. | (219) 531-6424 | | Super 8 | 3005 John Howell Dr | Valparaiso, IN | 18.6 mi. | (219) 464-9840 | | Spring House Inn | 303 Mineral Springs Rd | Porter, IN | 19.2 mi. | (219) 929-4600 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 2301 E Morthland | Valparaiso, IN | 19.4 mi. | (219) 465-1700 | | Fairfield Inn-valparaiso | 2101 Morthland Dr | Valparaiso, IN | 19.5 mi. | (219) 465-6225 |
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LaPorte 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 |
29°F |
15°F |
2.30 in. |
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| February |
34°F |
20°F |
1.91 in. |
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| March |
46°F |
29°F |
3.05 in. |
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| April |
58°F |
39°F |
3.54 in. |
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| May |
70°F |
50°F |
3.48 in. |
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| June |
79°F |
59°F |
4.44 in. |
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| July |
82°F |
64°F |
3.79 in. |
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| August |
80°F |
62°F |
4.18 in. |
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| September |
73°F |
55°F |
3.88 in. |
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| October |
61°F |
43°F |
3.23 in. |
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| November |
47°F |
33°F |
3.79 in. |
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| December |
34°F |
22°F |
3.24 in. |
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LaPorte Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Porter County Municipal airport (VPZ) located about 18 miles southwest of LaPorte in Valparaiso, Indiana, the South Bend Regional airport (SBN) located approximately 21 miles east of LaPorte in South Bend, Indiana, the Gary Chicago International airport (GYY) located roughly 36 miles west of LaPorte in Gary, Indiana, and finally the Chicago Ohare International airport (ORD) located around 66 miles northwest of LaPorte in Chicago, Illinois.
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LaPorte Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Sauzer's Kiddieland | Schererville | IN | 39.3 mi. | | | Deer Forest Fun Park | Coloma | MI | 45.1 mi. | | | House of Kicks | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | | | Haunted Trails | Burbank | IL | 55.6 mi. | | | Adventureland Amusement Park | North Webster | IN | 56.1 mi. | | | Indiana Beach | Monticello | IN | 59.6 mi. | | | Jeepers | Harwood Heights | IL | 61.5 mi. | | | Kiddieland | Melrose Park | IL | 62.3 mi. | | | Safari Land | Villa Park | IL | 68.5 mi. | | | Enchanted Castle | Lombard | IL | 69.3 mi. | | | Dinorex | Addison | IL | 69.4 mi. | | | Dinorex | Arlington Heights | IL | 73.1 mi. | | | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee | IL | 80.6 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Dundee | IL | 88.2 mi. | | | Fun Spot | Angola | IN | 88.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Racing Rapids Action Park | East Dundee | IL | 87.0 mi. | | | Full Blast - Flash Flood/Gully Washer | Battle Creek | MI | 93.0 mi. | | | Splash Family Water Park | Grand Rapids | MI | 107.9 mi. | | | Michigan's Wild Water Adventure Water Park | Muskegon | MI | 114.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Valley Hills Golf Course | Rolling Prairie | IN | 6.9 mi. | | | Hamlet Golf Course | Hamlet | IN | 8.4 mi. | | | Michigan City Municipal Golf Course | Michigan City | IN | 11.1 mi. | | | Grand Beach Golf Course | Grand Beach | MI | 11.9 mi. | | | Whittaker Woods Golf Course | New Buffalo | MI | 12.7 mi. | | | Birch Tree Golf Course | New Carlisle | IN | 12.8 mi. | | | Oak Tree Golf Course | Plainfield | IN | 14.2 mi. | | | Whispering Pines Golf Course | Walkerton | IN | 15.9 mi. | | | Hanging Tree Golf Club | Westfield | IN | 17.8 mi. | | | Course at Aberdeen | Valparaiso | IN | 20.2 mi. | | | Creekside Golf Course & Training Center | Valparaiso | IN | 20.2 mi. | | | Forest Park Municipal Golf Course | Valparaiso | IN | 20.2 mi. | | | Mink Lake Golf Course & Park | Valparaiso | IN | 20.2 mi. | | | Forest Park Golf Course | Brazil | IN | 20.6 mi. | | | Forest Park Golf Course | Noblesville | IN | 20.6 mi. | | | Robbinhurst Golf Club | Valparaiso | IN | 22.1 mi. | | | Blackthorn Golf Club | South Bend | IN | 24.5 mi. | | | Elbel Golf Course | South Bend | IN | 24.5 mi. | | | Erskine Golf Course | South Bend | IN | 24.5 mi. | | | Pebblewood Country Club | Bridgman | MI | 24.5 mi. | | | Robin Hood Golf Club | South Bend | IN | 24.5 mi. | | | Studebaker Municipal Golf Course | South Bend | IN | 24.5 mi. | | | Chesapeake Run Golf Course | North Judson | IN | 27.6 mi. | | | Indian Ridge Country Club | Hobart | IN | 28.1 mi. | | | Plym Park Municipal Golf Course | Niles | MI | 28.1 mi. | | | Plymouth Rock Golf Course | Plymouth | IN | 28.3 mi. | | | TriWay Golf Club | Plymouth | IN | 28.3 mi. | | | Cressmoor Country Club | Hobart | IN | 28.9 mi. | | | EberhartPetro Municipal Golf Course | Mishawaka | IN | 29.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Swiss Valley | Jones | MI | 51.4 mi. | | | Timber Ridge Ski Area | Gobles | MI | 67.5 mi. | | | Cannonsburg Ski Area | Cannonsburg | MI | 118.5 mi. | | | Pando Ski Center | Rockford | MI | 120.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Warren Woods State Park | | MI | 16.1 mi. | | | Indiana Dunes State Park | | IN | 16.7 mi. | | | Potato Creek State Park | | IN | 19.8 mi. | | | Warren Dunes State Park | | MI | 21.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Hesston Steam Museum | Laporte | IN | | (Technology) | | | Brauer Museum of Art | Valparaiso | IN | 20.2 mi. | (Art) | | Northern Indiana Center for History | South Bend | IN | 24.6 mi. | (History) | | Studebaker National Museum | South Bend | IN | 24.6 mi. | (Technology) | | South Bend Regional Museum of Art | South Bend | IN | 24.6 mi. | (Art) | | Horn Archaeological Museum | Berrien Springs | MI | 30.4 mi. | (History) | | Pullman | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | (History) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | (History) | | Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museum of Online Museums | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Peace Museum | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | (Science) | | Chicago Academy of Sciences Nature Museum | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | (Science) | | Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | (Science) | | Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | (Science) | | Illinois Railway Museum | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | (Technology) | | Museum of Broadcast Communications | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | (Technology) | | Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend | IN | 24.6 mi. | | | Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | | | John G. Shedd Aquarium | Chicago | IL | 51.1 mi. | | | Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield | IL | 60.5 mi. | | | Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne | IN | 88.6 mi. | | | Binder Park Zoo | Battle Creek | MI | 93.0 mi. | | | Racine Zoological Gardens | Racine | WI | 94.7 mi. | | | Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens | Milwaukee | WI | 116.1 mi. | |
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