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Miller-Beach
, or Miller, is a neighborhood of Gary, Indiana, located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan. Miller also encompasses part of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The town is known for its beaches and trendy neighborhoods. The town of Miller began in the early 1800s as a stagecoach stop when an inn and tavern were erected near what is now the intersection of Lake Street and Miller Avenue. With the coming of the railroads, the place was first called Millers Junction and then Miller Station. The settlement that rapidly grew up surrounding the train station eventually became known as Miller. The historic Old Miller Train Station was relocated just a few yards from its original location and is now the main dining room for Miller Pizza Station, a popular railroad themed Italian restaurant. Miller Beach is surrounded on all sides by the Indiana Dunes National Park. The town appears remote, but it's actually only a half-hour from downtown Chicago. The beaches, wind-swept dunes and natural beauty and wildlife makes property in Miller Beach exceedingly valuable. Thousands of visitors flock to Miller each year to enjoy hiking the dune trails, birdwatching, water sports and fishing. Miller Beach is also famous for glider flights across the dunes. Beach front properties in Miller are also available for rent during the summer, many of which provide breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. During the winter months, activity in Miller slows considerably, however the dunes and trails provide for great hiking, sledding, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing.
Surrounding areas: Merrillville, Indiana (7.8 mi), Ogden Dunes, Indiana (8.1 mi), Dune Acres, Indiana (13.9 mi), Porter, Indiana (14.0 mi), Beverly Shores, Indiana (20.1 mi), Michigan City, Indiana (24.4 mi), Sheridan Beach, Indiana (25.5 mi)
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Miller Beach Vacation Rentals
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Miller Beach Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Motel 6 | 3840 179TH St | Hammond, IN | 5.1 mi. | (219) 845-8330 | | Super 8 Motel | 3844 179TH St | Hammond, IN | 5.1 mi. | (219) 932-8888 | | Comfort Inn | 1915 S Mississippi St | Hobart, IN | 5.8 mi. | (219) 947-7677 | | Courtyard By Marriott Chicago Southeast | 7730 Corinne Dr | Hammond, IN | 6.3 mi. | (219) 845-6350 | | Fairfield Inn-chicago Se/hammond | 7720 Corinne Dr | Hammond, IN | 6.3 mi. | (219) 845-6950 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 7740 Corinne Dr | Hammond, IN | 6.4 mi. | (219) 844-8440 | | Lee's Inn | 6201 Opportunity Ln | Merrillville, IN | 6.4 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 | 7.2 mi. | (219) 845-4678 | | Residence Inn Merrillville | 8018 Delaware St | Merrillville, IN | 7.5 mi. | (219) 791-9000 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 7850 Rhode Is Ave | Merrillville, IN | 7.8 mi. | (219) 756-1600 | | Merrillville Knights Inn | Louisiana St | Merrillville, IN | 7.8 mi. | (219) 736-5100 | | Motel 6 #1254 | Louisiana St | Merrillville, IN | 7.8 mi. | (219) 738-2701 | | Comfort Inn | 2300 Willowcreek | Portage, IN | 8.3 mi. | (219) 763-7177 | | Super 8 Motel | 6118 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 8.3 mi. | (219) 762-8857 | | Ramada Inn & Conference CTR | 4125-41 Calumet Ave | Hammond, IN | 8.5 mi. | (219) 933-0500 | | Motel 6 | 6101 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 8.5 mi. | (219) 763-3121 | | Days Inn | 6161 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 8.6 mi. | (219) 762-2136 | | Holiday Inn | 6200 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 8.6 mi. | (219) 762-5546 | | Gateway Motel | 8 W 81ST St | Merrillville, IN | 8.7 mi. | (219) 769-2413 | | Radisson Hotel At Star Plaza | 800 East 81ST Ave | Merrillville, IN | 8.7 mi. | (219) 769-6311 | | Best Western PLUS Portage Hotel & Suites | 6200 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 8.7 mi. | (219) 734-6727 | | Knights Inn | 8250 Louisiana Dr | Merrillville, IN | 8.8 mi. | (219) 736-5100 | | La Quinta Motor Inn | 8210 Louisiana St | Merrillville, IN | 8.8 mi. | (219) 738-2870 | | Country Inn & Suites By Carlson At The Port | 1630 Olmsted Dr | Portage, IN | 8.8 mi. | (219) 764-0021 | | Holiday Inn Express-portage | 2323 Willow Creek Rd | Portage, IN | 8.8 mi. | (219) 762-7777 | | Ramada Inn Hammond | 4141 Calumet Ave | Hammond, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 933-0500 | | Best Western Inn & Suites Of Merrillville | 8293 Louisiana St | Merrillville, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 756-2378 | | Days Inn-merrillville | 1350 E 83RD Ave | Merrillville, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 736-5252 | | Economy Inn Of America | 8275 Louisiana St | Merrillville, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 736-2355 | | Extended Stay America | 1355 E 83rd Ave | Merrillville, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 769-4740 | | Fairfield Inn | 8275 Georgia St | Merrillville, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 736-0500 | | Red Roof Inn | 8290 Georgia St | Merrillville, IN | 8.9 mi. | (800) 733-7663 | | Super Eight Motel | 8300 Louisiana | Merrillville, IN | 8.9 mi. | (219) 763-8383 | | Super 8 Motel | 4111 Calumet Ave | Hammond, IN | 9.0 mi. | (219) 932-8888 | | Hampton Inn | 8353 Georgia St | Merrillville, IN | 9.0 mi. | (219) 736-7600 | | Holiday Inn Express | 8375 Georgia St | Merrillville, IN | 9.0 mi. | (219) 795-9500 | | Hampton Inn And Suites | 8936 Calumet Ave | Munster, IN | 9.0 mi. | (219) 836-5555 | | Hampton Inn | 6353 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 9.0 mi. | (219) 764-1919 | | Quality Inn | 4000 Calumet Ave | Hammond, IN | 9.1 mi. | (219) 931-0900 |
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| Chicago Inc | | Chicago, IL | 23.6 mi. | (312) 951-0085 | | Windy City Urban Inn | 607 W Deming Pl | Chicago, IL | 27.7 mi. | (773) 248-7091 |
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Miller 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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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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Miller Beach 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 Miller Beach in Gary, Indiana, the Porter County Municipal airport (VPZ) located approximately 20 miles southeast of Miller Beach in Valparaiso, Indiana, the Chicago Ohare International airport (ORD) located roughly 39 miles northwest of Miller Beach in Chicago, Illinois, the Du Page airport (DPA) located around 51 miles northwest of Miller Beach in Chicago / West Chicago, Illinois, the South Bend Regional airport (SBN) located about 53 miles east of Miller Beach in South Bend, Indiana, and finally the De Kalb Taylor Municipal airport (DKB) located approximately 73 miles northwest of Miller Beach in De Kalb, Illinois.
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Miller Beach Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Sauzer's Kiddieland | Schererville | IN | 9.9 mi. | | | House of Kicks | Chicago | IL | 23.6 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 | 39.5 mi. | | | Dinorex | Addison | IL | 40.5 mi. | | | Dinorex | Arlington Heights | IL | 47.2 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Dundee | IL | 60.1 mi. | | | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee | IL | 60.7 mi. | | | Indiana Beach | Monticello | IN | 66.0 mi. | | | Dinorex | Crystal Lake | IL | 67.0 mi. | | | Deer Forest Fun Park | Coloma | MI | 67.1 mi. | | | Adventureland Amusement Park | North Webster | IN | 87.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Racing Rapids Action Park | East Dundee | IL | 59.0 mi. | | | Magic Waters | Cherry Valley | IL | 93.6 mi. | | | Fairview Family Aquatic Center | Normal | IL | 113.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Cressmoor Country Club | Hobart | IN | 5.1 mi. | | | MacArthur Golf Course | East Chicago | IN | 6.0 mi. | | | Griffith Golf Center | Griffith | IN | 6.5 mi. | | | Turkey Creek Golf Course | Merrillville | IN | 6.8 mi. | | | Hammond Youth Golf Academy at Lost Marsh | Hammond | IN | 8.1 mi. | | | Indian Ridge Country Club | Hobart | IN | 8.5 mi. | | | Burnham Woods Golf Course | Burnham | IL | 10.1 mi. | | | Scherwood Golf | Schererville | IN | 10.3 mi. | | | Robbinhurst Golf Club | Valparaiso | IN | 10.9 mi. | | | River Oaks Golf Course | Calumet City | IL | 11.9 mi. | | | Oak Knoll Golf Club | Crown Point | IN | 12.9 mi. | | | Summertree Golf Course | Crown Point | IN | 12.9 mi. | | | White Hawk Country Club | Crown Point | IN | 12.9 mi. | | | Longwood Country Club | Crete | IL | 13.1 mi. | | | Glenwoodie Golf Club | Glenwood | IL | 13.8 mi. | | | Forest Park Golf Course | Brazil | IN | 15.9 mi. | | | Forest Park Golf Course | Noblesville | IN | 15.9 mi. | | | Pheasant Valley Country Club | Crown Point | IN | 16.0 mi. | | | Chicago Heights Park District Golf Course | Chicago Heights | IL | 16.2 mi. | | | Chicago Heights Park District West Course | Chicago Heights | IL | 16.2 mi. | | | Cedar Creek Family Golf Center | Cedar Lake | IN | 17.0 mi. | | | Cedar Lake Monastery Golf Club | Cedar Lake | IN | 17.0 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 | 17.4 mi. | | | Cherry Hills Country Club | Flossmoor | IL | 17.8 mi. | | | Meadows Golf Club of Blue Island | Blue Island | IL | 17.8 mi. | | | Balmoral Woods Country Club | Crete | IL | 18.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Swiss Valley | Jones | MI | 82.4 mi. | | | Timber Ridge Ski Area | Gobles | MI | 92.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Indiana Dunes State Park | | IN | 16.8 mi. | | | Kankakee River State Park | | IN | 31.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Brauer Museum of Art | Valparaiso | IN | 16.9 mi. | (Art) | | Pullman | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (History) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (History) | | Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museum of Online Museums | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Peace Museum | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Science) | | Chicago Academy of Sciences Nature Museum | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Science) | | Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Science) | | Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Science) | | Illinois Railway Museum | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Technology) | | Museum of Broadcast Communications | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Technology) | | Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Art) | | D'Arcy Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Art) | | David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Art) | | Martin D'Arcy Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (Art) | | A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | | | John G. Shedd Aquarium | Chicago | IL | 23.6 mi. | | | Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield | IL | 30.6 mi. | | | Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend | IN | 56.8 mi. | | | Racine Zoological Gardens | Racine | WI | 81.3 mi. | | | Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens | Milwaukee | WI | 103.8 mi. | | | Miller Park Zoo | Bloomington | IL | 115.3 mi. | | | Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne | IN | 119.3 mi. | |
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