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Michigan-City
is located in LaPorte County in northwest Indiana near the Lake Michigan shoreline. It's known for its' proximity to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and is especially busy during the summer months. As of the 2000 census, Michigan City had a population of 32,900. It's also part of a region in northern Indiana known to locals as Michiana. Attractions in the town include a zoo, an art center, and the Old Michigan City Light, which is one of Indiana's few lighthouses. Known for its many musicians, Michigan City also has one of the nations oldest active municipal bands. Free concerts are performed for the public every Thursday evening at the Guy F. Foreman Amphitheatre located in Washington Park. The eastern edge of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is located in Michigan City, and features Mount Baldy, a large wandering dune. The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 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. More than 350 species of birds are found in the park and it has one of the most diverse plant communities of any park found in the U.S. National Park System. Gaming is also available in Michigan City on the riverboat, the Blue Chip Casino. This casino is the largest riverboat in Indiana.
Surrounding areas: Sheridan Beach, Indiana (1.0 mi), Long Beach, Indiana (2.9 mi), Beverly Shores, Indiana (4.4 mi), Michiana Shores, Indiana (5.2 mi), Dune Acres, Indiana (10.6 mi), Porter, Indiana (11.2 mi), LaPorte, Indiana (11.6 mi)
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Michigan City Vacation Rentals
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Michigan City Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Abc Motel | 3948 S Franklin | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 879-0335 | | Al And Sally's Motel West | 3221 W Dunes Hwy | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 872-9131 | | Black Hawk Motel | 3651 W Dunes Hwy | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 872-8656 | | City Manor Motel | 5225 S Franklin | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 872-9149 | | Comfort Inn | 3801 N Frontage Rd | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 879-9190 | | Country Inn & Suites | 3805 N Frontage Rd | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 879-3600 | | Creekwood Inn | Rt 30-35 At I-94 | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 872-8357 | | Days Inn Michigan City | 3934 North Frontage Rd | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 879-1150 | | Golden Sands Motel | 4411 US 12 E | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 874-6253 | | Hampton Inn | 4123 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 879-9994 | | Holiday Inn Of Michigan City | 5820 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 879-0311 | | Knights Inn Motel BLDG 30 | 201 W Kieffers | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 874-9500 | | Norbert Motel | 45 N SR 421 | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 872-0993 | | Red Roof Inn | 110 West Kieffer Rd | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 874-5251 | | Sands Inn | 1630 Maple St | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 872-0717 | | Super Eight Motel | 5724 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 879-0411 | | Travel Inn Motel | 3944 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | | (219) 872-9441 | | Arbor Hill Inn | 263 W Johnson Rd | La Porte, IN | 8.7 mi. | (219) 362-9200 | | Harbor Grand Hotel | 111 W Water St | New Buffalo, MI | 9.6 mi. | (269) 469-7700 | | Super 8 Motel | 418 Council Dr | Chesterton, IN | 9.8 mi. | (219) 929-5549 | | Comfort Inn New Buffalo | 11539 O'brien Ct | New Buffalo, MI | 9.8 mi. | (269) 469-4440 | | Edgewood Motel | 18716 Ln Porte Rd | New Buffalo, MI | 9.8 mi. | (269) 469-3345 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites New Buffalo | 11500 Holiday Dr | New Buffalo, MI | 9.8 mi. | (269) 469-1400 | | Econo Lodge | 713 PLZ Dr | Chesterton, IN | 11.0 mi. | (219) 929-4416 | | Hilton Garden Inn | 501 Gateway Blvd | Chesterton, IN | 11.0 mi. | (219) 983-9500 | | Indian Oak Inn West BLDG | 558 Indian Boundry | Chesterton, IN | 11.0 mi. | (219) 926-2200 | | Cassidy Motel | 3845 N State Rd 39 | Laporte, IN | 11.1 mi. | (219) 362-6536 | | Holiday Inn Express-Laporte | 100 E Shore CT | Laporte, IN | 11.1 mi. | (219) 326-7900 | | Mayflower Motel | 2652 W SR 2 | Laporte, IN | 11.1 mi. | (219) 362-2092 | | Hampton Inn Of Laporte | 1777 W Hi-Point Dr | La Porte, IN | 11.5 mi. | (219) 362-6100 | | Ramada Inn | 444 Pne LK Ave | La Porte, IN | 11.5 mi. | (219) 362-4585 | | Super 8 Motel | 438 Pinelake Ave | La Porte, IN | 11.5 mi. | (219) 325-3808 | | Moonglo Motel | 1408 E Lincolnway | Laporte, IN | 11.9 mi. | (219) 362-3217 | | Spring House Inn | 303 Mineral Springs Rd | Porter, IN | 11.9 mi. | (219) 929-4600 | | Hampton Inn | 6353 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 16.1 mi. | (219) 764-1919 | | Best Western PLUS Portage Hotel & Suites | 6200 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 16.3 mi. | (219) 734-6727 | | Days Inn | 6161 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 16.4 mi. | (219) 762-2136 | | Holiday Inn | 6200 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 16.4 mi. | (219) 762-5546 | | Motel 6 | 6101 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 16.5 mi. | (219) 763-3121 | | Super 8 Motel | 6118 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 16.7 mi. | (219) 762-8857 |
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Michigan City 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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Michigan City 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 Michigan City in Valparaiso, Indiana, the Gary Chicago International airport (GYY) located approximately 27 miles west of Michigan City in Gary, Indiana, the South Bend Regional airport (SBN) located roughly 29 miles east of Michigan City in South Bend, Indiana, the Chicago Ohare International airport (ORD) located around 55 miles northwest of Michigan City in Chicago, Illinois, and finally the Du Page airport (DPA) located about 71 miles west of Michigan City in Chicago / West Chicago, Illinois.
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Michigan City Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Sauzer's Kiddieland | Schererville | IN | 33.0 mi. | | | House of Kicks | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | | | Deer Forest Fun Park | Coloma | MI | 44.8 mi. | | | Haunted Trails | Burbank | IL | 45.6 mi. | | | Jeepers | Harwood Heights | IL | 50.3 mi. | | | Kiddieland | Melrose Park | IL | 51.3 mi. | | | Safari Land | Villa Park | IL | 57.7 mi. | | | Dinorex | Addison | IL | 58.4 mi. | | | Enchanted Castle | Lombard | IL | 58.5 mi. | | | Dinorex | Arlington Heights | IL | 61.7 mi. | | | Indiana Beach | Monticello | IN | 66.8 mi. | | | Adventureland Amusement Park | North Webster | IN | 67.3 mi. | | | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee | IL | 69.0 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Dundee | IL | 77.0 mi. | | | Dinorex | Crystal Lake | IL | 81.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Racing Rapids Action Park | East Dundee | IL | 75.8 mi. | | | Full Blast - Flash Flood/Gully Washer | Battle Creek | MI | 97.7 mi. | | | Splash Family Water Park | Grand Rapids | MI | 107.0 mi. | | | Michigan's Wild Water Adventure Water Park | Muskegon | MI | 110.5 mi. | | | Magic Waters | Cherry Valley | IL | 111.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Michigan City Municipal Golf Course | Michigan City | IN | | | | Grand Beach Golf Course | Grand Beach | MI | 6.9 mi. | | | Whittaker Woods Golf Course | New Buffalo | MI | 9.6 mi. | | | Valley Hills Golf Course | Rolling Prairie | IN | 14.9 mi. | | | Robbinhurst Golf Club | Valparaiso | IN | 16.1 mi. | | | Forest Park Golf Course | Brazil | IN | 18.1 mi. | | | Forest Park Golf Course | Noblesville | IN | 18.1 mi. | | | Course at Aberdeen | Valparaiso | IN | 18.5 mi. | | | Creekside Golf Course & Training Center | Valparaiso | IN | 18.5 mi. | | | Forest Park Municipal Golf Course | Valparaiso | IN | 18.5 mi. | | | Mink Lake Golf Course & Park | Valparaiso | IN | 18.5 mi. | | | Hamlet Golf Course | Hamlet | IN | 20.0 mi. | | | Birch Tree Golf Course | New Carlisle | IN | 20.4 mi. | | | Oak Tree Golf Course | Plainfield | IN | 21.9 mi. | | | Cressmoor Country Club | Hobart | IN | 22.2 mi. | | | Indian Ridge Country Club | Hobart | IN | 22.8 mi. | | | Pebblewood Country Club | Bridgman | MI | 23.9 mi. | | | Calumet Golf Course | Gary | IN | 24.4 mi. | | | South Gleason Golf Course | Gary | IN | 24.4 mi. | | | Hanging Tree Golf Club | Westfield | IN | 26.7 mi. | | | Whispering Pines Golf Course | Walkerton | IN | 27.4 mi. | | | Turkey Creek Golf Course | Merrillville | IN | 27.7 mi. | | | MacArthur Golf Course | East Chicago | IN | 29.1 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Swiss Valley | Jones | MI | 58.0 mi. | | | Timber Ridge Ski Area | Gobles | MI | 69.0 mi. | | | Cannonsburg Ski Area | Cannonsburg | MI | 118.1 mi. | | | Pando Ski Center | Rockford | MI | 119.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Indiana Dunes State Park | | IN | 7.7 mi. | | | Warren Woods State Park | | MI | 16.5 mi. | | | Warren Dunes State Park | | MI | 21.0 mi. | | | Potato Creek State Park | | IN | 30.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Hesston Steam Museum | Laporte | IN | 11.1 mi. | (Technology) | | Brauer Museum of Art | Valparaiso | IN | 18.3 mi. | (Art) | | Horn Archaeological Museum | Berrien Springs | MI | 33.0 mi. | (History) | | Northern Indiana Center for History | South Bend | IN | 33.3 mi. | (History) | | Studebaker National Museum | South Bend | IN | 33.3 mi. | (Technology) | | South Bend Regional Museum of Art | South Bend | IN | 33.3 mi. | (Art) | | Pullman | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | (History) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | (History) | | Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museum of Online Museums | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Peace Museum | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | (Science) | | Chicago Academy of Sciences Nature Museum | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | (Science) | | Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | (Science) | | Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | (Science) | | Illinois Railway Museum | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | (Technology) | | Museum of Broadcast Communications | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | (Technology) | | Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend | IN | 33.3 mi. | | | Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | | | John G. Shedd Aquarium | Chicago | IL | 40.1 mi. | | | Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield | IL | 50.0 mi. | | | Racine Zoological Gardens | Racine | WI | 83.8 mi. | | | Binder Park Zoo | Battle Creek | MI | 97.7 mi. | | | Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne | IN | 99.8 mi. | | | Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens | Milwaukee | WI | 105.5 mi. | |
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