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Dune-Acres
is located in Porter County, Indiana on the southern tip of Lake Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 213. Less than an hour from Chicago or South Bend, Dune Acres is served by the South Shore Line commuter railroad. Called "a unique community," this lakefront community has a wide range of architecture, including original log homes to newly-built, modern homes. Dune Acres was incorporated in 1923 with a population of 16 people living in five homes. The original investors' purpose was to develop an upscale community on the shores of Lake Michigan akin to those on Chicagos North Shore. The initial step was to lay out Dune Acres first subdivision, which included about 175 acres of the then 587 acres in the town. Since then, eight more subdivisions have been added. Some people live in Dune Acres full-time, but many have second homes used only on the weekends and during the summer months. The terrain features rolling hills and natural sand dunes, with spectacular views of Lake Michigan. The area is considered a "botanist's paradise," with one of the highest levels of plant diversity in the country. The Dunes National Lakeshore surrounds the community and provides a tranquil, private lifestyle. There is even 24-hour security based at the town's entrance. Recreational activities at Dune Acres includes tennis, swimming, hiking, biking, and sledding in the wintertime.
Surrounding areas: Porter, Indiana (2.4 mi), Ogden Dunes, Indiana (5.8 mi), Beverly Shores, Indiana (6.3 mi), Michigan City, Indiana (10.6 mi), Sheridan Beach, Indiana (11.7 mi), Long Beach, Indiana (13.3 mi), Miller Beach, Indiana (13.9 mi)
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Dune Acres Vacation Rentals
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Dune Acres Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Spring House Inn | 303 Mineral Springs Rd | Porter, IN | 2.6 mi. | (219) 929-4600 | | Econo Lodge | 713 PLZ Dr | Chesterton, IN | 2.9 mi. | (219) 929-4416 | | Hilton Garden Inn | 501 Gateway Blvd | Chesterton, IN | 2.9 mi. | (219) 983-9500 | | Indian Oak Inn West BLDG | 558 Indian Boundry | Chesterton, IN | 2.9 mi. | (219) 926-2200 | | Super 8 Motel | 418 Council Dr | Chesterton, IN | 3.4 mi. | (219) 929-5549 | | Hampton Inn | 6353 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 5.6 mi. | (219) 764-1919 | | Best Western PLUS Portage Hotel & Suites | 6200 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 5.8 mi. | (219) 734-6727 | | Days Inn | 6161 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 5.9 mi. | (219) 762-2136 | | Holiday Inn | 6200 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 5.9 mi. | (219) 762-5546 | | Motel 6 | 6101 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 6.0 mi. | (219) 763-3121 | | Super 8 Motel | 6118 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 6.2 mi. | (219) 762-8857 | | Comfort Inn | 2300 Willowcreek | Portage, IN | 6.6 mi. | (219) 763-7177 | | Sands Inn | 1630 Maple St | Michigan City, IN | 6.8 mi. | (219) 872-0717 | | Country Inn & Suites By Carlson At The Port | 1630 Olmsted Dr | Portage, IN | 6.9 mi. | (219) 764-0021 | | Holiday Inn Express-portage | 2323 Willow Creek Rd | Portage, IN | 6.9 mi. | (219) 762-7777 | | Black Hawk Motel | 3651 W Dunes Hwy | Michigan City, IN | 7.4 mi. | (219) 872-8656 | | Al And Sally's Motel West | 3221 W Dunes Hwy | Michigan City, IN | 7.7 mi. | (219) 872-9131 | | Red Roof Inn | 110 West Kieffer Rd | Michigan City, IN | 9.5 mi. | (219) 874-5251 | | 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 | 10.1 mi. | (219) 879-1150 | | Abc Motel | 3948 S Franklin | Michigan City, IN | 10.3 mi. | (219) 879-0335 | | City Manor Motel | 5225 S Franklin | Michigan City, IN | 10.3 mi. | (219) 872-9149 | | Hampton Inn | 4123 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 10.3 mi. | (219) 879-9994 | | Holiday Inn Of Michigan City | 5820 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 10.3 mi. | (219) 879-0311 | | Super Eight Motel | 5724 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 10.3 mi. | (219) 879-0411 | | Travel Inn Motel | 3944 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 10.3 mi. | (219) 872-9441 | | Creekwood Inn | Rt 30-35 At I-94 | Michigan City, IN | 10.6 mi. | (219) 872-8357 | | Golden Sands Motel | 4411 US 12 E | Michigan City, IN | 10.6 mi. | (219) 874-6253 | | Knights Inn Motel BLDG 30 | 201 W Kieffers | Michigan City, IN | 10.6 mi. | (219) 874-9500 | | Norbert Motel | 45 N SR 421 | Michigan City, IN | 10.6 mi. | (219) 872-0993 | | Country Inn & Suites | 8311 Ohio St | Merrillville, IN | 11.7 mi. | (219) 736-1300 | | Dons Motel | 5500 Milton Rd | Portage, IN | 11.8 mi. | (219) 762-3317 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 1451 Silhavy Rd | Valparaiso, IN | 12.0 mi. | (219) 531-6424 | | Inn At Aberdeen Ltd | 3158 South State Rd 2 | Valparaiso, IN | 12.3 mi. | (219) 465-3753 | | Super 8 | 3005 John Howell Dr | Valparaiso, IN | 12.7 mi. | (219) 464-9840 | | Fairfield Inn-valparaiso | 2101 Morthland Dr | Valparaiso, IN | 13.3 mi. | (219) 465-6225 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 2301 E Morthland | Valparaiso, IN | 13.4 mi. | (219) 465-1700 | | Comfort Inn | 1915 S Mississippi St | Hobart, IN | 15.1 mi. | (219) 947-7677 | | Lee's Inn | 6201 Opportunity Ln | Merrillville, IN | 15.6 mi. | (219) 924-8555 |
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Dune Acres 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 |
15°F |
1.88 in. |
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| February |
34°F |
19°F |
1.58 in. |
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| March |
45°F |
28°F |
2.39 in. |
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| April |
56°F |
38°F |
3.55 in. |
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| May |
68°F |
48°F |
3.25 in. |
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| June |
77°F |
57°F |
4.64 in. |
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| July |
81°F |
63°F |
3.33 in. |
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| August |
79°F |
62°F |
4.46 in. |
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| September |
73°F |
55°F |
3.19 in. |
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| October |
62°F |
43°F |
3.27 in. |
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| November |
47°F |
33°F |
3.32 in. |
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| December |
35°F |
21°F |
3.00 in. |
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Dune Acres Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Porter County Municipal airport (VPZ) located about 14 miles south of Dune Acres in Valparaiso, Indiana, the Gary Chicago International airport (GYY) located approximately 17 miles west of Dune Acres in Gary, Indiana, the South Bend Regional airport (SBN) located roughly 39 miles east of Dune Acres in South Bend, Indiana, the Chicago Ohare International airport (ORD) located around 47 miles northwest of Dune Acres in Chicago, Illinois, and finally the Du Page airport (DPA) located about 62 miles northwest of Dune Acres in Chicago / West Chicago, Illinois.
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Dune Acres Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Sauzer's Kiddieland | Schererville | IN | 22.4 mi. | | | House of Kicks | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | | | Haunted Trails | Burbank | IL | 36.3 mi. | | | Jeepers | Harwood Heights | IL | 43.2 mi. | | | Kiddieland | Melrose Park | IL | 43.4 mi. | | | Safari Land | Villa Park | IL | 49.4 mi. | | | Enchanted Castle | Lombard | IL | 50.1 mi. | | | Dinorex | Addison | IL | 50.5 mi. | | | Deer Forest Fun Park | Coloma | MI | 54.5 mi. | | | Dinorex | Arlington Heights | IL | 55.1 mi. | | | Indiana Beach | Monticello | IN | 64.7 mi. | | | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee | IL | 65.1 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Dundee | IL | 69.6 mi. | | | Dinorex | Crystal Lake | IL | 75.3 mi. | | | Adventureland Amusement Park | North Webster | IN | 75.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Racing Rapids Action Park | East Dundee | IL | 68.5 mi. | | | Magic Waters | Cherry Valley | IL | 104.0 mi. | | | Full Blast - Flash Flood/Gully Washer | Battle Creek | MI | 108.3 mi. | | | Splash Family Water Park | Grand Rapids | MI | 116.2 mi. | | | Michigan's Wild Water Adventure Water Park | Muskegon | MI | 117.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Robbinhurst Golf Club | Valparaiso | IN | 6.7 mi. | | | Michigan City Municipal Golf Course | Michigan City | IN | 10.7 mi. | | | Forest Park Golf Course | Brazil | IN | 11.4 mi. | | | Forest Park Golf Course | Noblesville | IN | 11.4 mi. | | | Cressmoor Country Club | Hobart | IN | 11.8 mi. | | | Course at Aberdeen | Valparaiso | IN | 12.5 mi. | | | Creekside Golf Course & Training Center | Valparaiso | IN | 12.5 mi. | | | Forest Park Municipal Golf Course | Valparaiso | IN | 12.5 mi. | | | Mink Lake Golf Course & Park | Valparaiso | IN | 12.5 mi. | | | Indian Ridge Country Club | Hobart | IN | 12.9 mi. | | | Calumet Golf Course | Gary | IN | 13.8 mi. | | | South Gleason Golf Course | Gary | IN | 13.8 mi. | | | Turkey Creek Golf Course | Merrillville | IN | 17.3 mi. | | | Grand Beach Golf Course | Grand Beach | MI | 17.4 mi. | | | MacArthur Golf Course | East Chicago | IN | 18.9 mi. | | | Griffith Golf Center | Griffith | IN | 19.4 mi. | | | Whittaker Woods Golf Course | New Buffalo | MI | 20.1 mi. | | | Oak Knoll Golf Club | Crown Point | IN | 21.8 mi. | | | Summertree Golf Course | Crown Point | IN | 21.8 mi. | | | White Hawk Country Club | Crown Point | IN | 21.8 mi. | | | Hammond Youth Golf Academy at Lost Marsh | Hammond | IN | 21.9 mi. | | | Scherwood Golf | Schererville | IN | 22.6 mi. | | | Burnham Woods Golf Course | Burnham | IL | 23.1 mi. | | | Valley Hills Golf Course | Rolling Prairie | IN | 24.6 mi. | | | Pheasant Valley Country Club | Crown Point | IN | 24.9 mi. | | | River Oaks Golf Course | Calumet City | IL | 25.5 mi. | | | Longwood Country Club | Crete | IL | 26.1 mi. | | | Cedar Creek Family Golf Center | Cedar Lake | IN | 27.1 mi. | | | Cedar Lake Monastery Golf Club | Cedar Lake | IN | 27.1 mi. | | | South Shore Country Club | Cedar Lake | IN | 27.1 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Swiss Valley | Jones | MI | 68.6 mi. | | | Timber Ridge Ski Area | Gobles | MI | 79.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Indiana Dunes State Park | | IN | 3.0 mi. | | | Warren Woods State Park | | MI | 27.1 mi. | | | Warren Dunes State Park | | MI | 31.3 mi. | | | Potato Creek State Park | | IN | 39.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Brauer Museum of Art | Valparaiso | IN | 12.3 mi. | (Art) | | Hesston Steam Museum | Laporte | IN | 19.0 mi. | (Technology) | | Pullman | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (History) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (History) | | Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museum of Online Museums | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Peace Museum | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Science) | | Chicago Academy of Sciences Nature Museum | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Science) | | Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Science) | | Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Science) | | Illinois Railway Museum | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Technology) | | Museum of Broadcast Communications | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Technology) | | Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Art) | | D'Arcy Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Art) | | David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Art) | | Martin D'Arcy Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | | | John G. Shedd Aquarium | Chicago | IL | 32.2 mi. | | | Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield | IL | 41.3 mi. | | | Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend | IN | 43.2 mi. | | | Racine Zoological Gardens | Racine | WI | 82.5 mi. | | | Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens | Milwaukee | WI | 104.8 mi. | | | Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne | IN | 107.6 mi. | | | Binder Park Zoo | Battle Creek | MI | 108.3 mi. | |
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