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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)

Miller Beach Vacation Rentals




Miller Beach Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Motel 63840 179TH StHammond, IN5.1 mi.(219) 845-8330
Super 8 Motel3844 179TH StHammond, IN5.1 mi.(219) 932-8888
Comfort Inn1915 S Mississippi StHobart, IN5.8 mi.(219) 947-7677
Courtyard By Marriott Chicago Southeast7730 Corinne DrHammond, IN6.3 mi.(219) 845-6350
Fairfield Inn-chicago Se/hammond7720 Corinne DrHammond, IN6.3 mi.(219) 845-6950
Residence Inn By Marriott7740 Corinne DrHammond, IN6.4 mi.(219) 844-8440
Lee's Inn6201 Opportunity LnMerrillville, IN6.4 mi.(219) 924-8555
Country Inn & Suites8311 Ohio StMerrillville, IN6.8 mi.(219) 736-1300
Amerihost Inn Hammond7813 Indianapolis BlvdHammond, IN7.2 mi.(219) 845-4678
Residence Inn Merrillville8018 Delaware StMerrillville, IN7.5 mi.(219) 791-9000
Courtyard By Marriott7850 Rhode Is AveMerrillville, IN7.8 mi.(219) 756-1600
Merrillville Knights InnLouisiana StMerrillville, IN7.8 mi.(219) 736-5100
Motel 6 #1254Louisiana StMerrillville, IN7.8 mi.(219) 738-2701
Comfort Inn2300 WillowcreekPortage, IN8.3 mi.(219) 763-7177
Super 8 Motel6118 Melton RdPortage, IN8.3 mi.(219) 762-8857
Ramada Inn & Conference CTR4125-41 Calumet AveHammond, IN8.5 mi.(219) 933-0500
Motel 66101 Melton RdPortage, IN8.5 mi.(219) 763-3121
Days Inn6161 Melton RdPortage, IN8.6 mi.(219) 762-2136
Holiday Inn6200 Melton RdPortage, IN8.6 mi.(219) 762-5546
Gateway Motel8 W 81ST StMerrillville, IN8.7 mi.(219) 769-2413
Radisson Hotel At Star Plaza800 East 81ST AveMerrillville, IN8.7 mi.(219) 769-6311
Best Western PLUS Portage Hotel & Suites6200 Melton RdPortage, IN8.7 mi.(219) 734-6727
Knights Inn8250 Louisiana DrMerrillville, IN8.8 mi.(219) 736-5100
La Quinta Motor Inn8210 Louisiana StMerrillville, IN8.8 mi.(219) 738-2870
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson At The Port1630 Olmsted DrPortage, IN8.8 mi.(219) 764-0021
Holiday Inn Express-portage2323 Willow Creek RdPortage, IN8.8 mi.(219) 762-7777
Ramada Inn Hammond4141 Calumet AveHammond, IN8.9 mi.(219) 933-0500
Best Western Inn & Suites Of Merrillville8293 Louisiana StMerrillville, IN8.9 mi.(219) 756-2378
Days Inn-merrillville1350 E 83RD AveMerrillville, IN8.9 mi.(219) 736-5252
Economy Inn Of America8275 Louisiana StMerrillville, IN8.9 mi.(219) 736-2355
Extended Stay America1355 E 83rd AveMerrillville, IN8.9 mi.(219) 769-4740
Fairfield Inn8275 Georgia StMerrillville, IN8.9 mi.(219) 736-0500
Red Roof Inn8290 Georgia StMerrillville, IN8.9 mi.(800) 733-7663
Super Eight Motel8300 LouisianaMerrillville, IN8.9 mi.(219) 763-8383
Super 8 Motel4111 Calumet AveHammond, IN9.0 mi.(219) 932-8888
Hampton Inn8353 Georgia StMerrillville, IN9.0 mi.(219) 736-7600
Holiday Inn Express8375 Georgia StMerrillville, IN9.0 mi.(219) 795-9500
Hampton Inn And Suites8936 Calumet AveMunster, IN9.0 mi.(219) 836-5555
Hampton Inn6353 Melton RdPortage, IN9.0 mi.(219) 764-1919
Quality Inn4000 Calumet AveHammond, IN9.1 mi.(219) 931-0900
 
Bed & Breakfast
Chicago IncChicago, IL23.6 mi.(312) 951-0085
Windy City Urban Inn607 W Deming PlChicago, IL27.7 mi.(773) 248-7091

Miller Beach Weather & Climate

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.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 30°F 13°F 1.90 in. -
February 35°F 17°F 1.52 in. -
March 46°F 28°F 2.73 in. -
April 57°F 37°F 3.58 in. -
May 69°F 47°F 3.92 in. -
June 79°F 57°F 4.47 in. -
July 83°F 63°F 3.52 in. -
August 81°F 61°F 3.76 in. -
September 75°F 53°F 3.64 in. -
October 63°F 42°F 2.97 in. -
November 48°F 30°F 3.49 in. -
December 35°F 20°F 2.52 in. -

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.

Miller Beach Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Sauzer's KiddielandScherervilleIN9.9 mi.
House of KicksChicagoIL23.6 mi.
Haunted TrailsBurbankIL24.4 mi.
KiddielandMelrose ParkIL33.8 mi.
JeepersHarwood HeightsIL35.1 mi.
Safari LandVilla ParkIL39.0 mi.
Enchanted CastleLombardIL39.5 mi.
DinorexAddisonIL40.5 mi.
DinorexArlington HeightsIL47.2 mi.
Santa's VillageDundeeIL60.1 mi.
Six Flags Great AmericaGurneeIL60.7 mi.
Indiana BeachMonticelloIN66.0 mi.
DinorexCrystal LakeIL67.0 mi.
Deer Forest Fun ParkColomaMI67.1 mi.
Adventureland Amusement ParkNorth WebsterIN87.3 mi.
 
Water Parks
Racing Rapids Action ParkEast DundeeIL59.0 mi.
Magic WatersCherry ValleyIL93.6 mi.
Fairview Family Aquatic CenterNormalIL113.8 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Cressmoor Country ClubHobartIN5.1 mi.
MacArthur Golf CourseEast ChicagoIN6.0 mi.
Griffith Golf CenterGriffithIN6.5 mi.
Turkey Creek Golf CourseMerrillvilleIN6.8 mi.
Hammond Youth Golf Academy at Lost MarshHammondIN8.1 mi.
Indian Ridge Country ClubHobartIN8.5 mi.
Burnham Woods Golf CourseBurnhamIL10.1 mi.
Scherwood GolfScherervilleIN10.3 mi.
Robbinhurst Golf ClubValparaisoIN10.9 mi.
River Oaks Golf CourseCalumet CityIL11.9 mi.
Oak Knoll Golf ClubCrown PointIN12.9 mi.
Summertree Golf CourseCrown PointIN12.9 mi.
White Hawk Country ClubCrown PointIN12.9 mi.
Longwood Country ClubCreteIL13.1 mi.
Glenwoodie Golf ClubGlenwoodIL13.8 mi.
Forest Park Golf CourseBrazilIN15.9 mi.
Forest Park Golf CourseNoblesvilleIN15.9 mi.
Pheasant Valley Country ClubCrown PointIN16.0 mi.
Chicago Heights Park District Golf CourseChicago HeightsIL16.2 mi.
Chicago Heights Park District West CourseChicago HeightsIL16.2 mi.
Cedar Creek Family Golf CenterCedar LakeIN17.0 mi.
Cedar Lake Monastery Golf ClubCedar LakeIN17.0 mi.
Course at AberdeenValparaisoIN17.1 mi.
Creekside Golf Course & Training CenterValparaisoIN17.1 mi.
Forest Park Municipal Golf CourseValparaisoIN17.1 mi.
Mink Lake Golf Course & ParkValparaisoIN17.1 mi.
South Shore Country ClubCedar LakeIN17.4 mi.
Cherry Hills Country ClubFlossmoorIL17.8 mi.
Meadows Golf Club of Blue IslandBlue IslandIL17.8 mi.
Balmoral Woods Country ClubCreteIL18.3 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Swiss ValleyJonesMI82.4 mi.
Timber Ridge Ski AreaGoblesMI92.0 mi.
 
State Parks
Indiana Dunes State ParkIN16.8 mi. 
Kankakee River State ParkIN31.3 mi. 
 
Museums
Brauer Museum of ArtValparaisoIN16.9 mi.(Art)
PullmanChicagoIL23.6 mi.(History)
Spertus MuseumChicagoIL23.6 mi.(History)
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian CultureChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Museum of Online MuseumsChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Peace MuseumChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Spertus MuseumChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Ukrainian Institute of Modern ArtChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy MuseumChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Science)
Chicago Academy of Sciences Nature MuseumChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Science)
Field Museum of Natural HistoryChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Science)
Museum of Science and IndustryChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Science)
Illinois Railway MuseumChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Technology)
Museum of Broadcast CommunicationsChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Technology)
Art Institute of ChicagoChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Art)
D'Arcy Museum of ArtChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Art)
David and Alfred Smart Museum of ArtChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Art)
Martin D'Arcy Museum of ArtChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Art)
Museum of Contemporary ArtChicagoIL23.6 mi.(Art)
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter MuseumChicagoIL23.6 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Lincoln Park Zoological GardensChicagoIL23.6 mi.
John G. Shedd AquariumChicagoIL23.6 mi.
Brookfield ZooBrookfieldIL30.6 mi.
Potawatomi ZooSouth BendIN56.8 mi.
Racine Zoological GardensRacineWI81.3 mi.
Milwaukee County Zoological GardensMilwaukeeWI103.8 mi.
Miller Park ZooBloomingtonIL115.3 mi.
Fort Wayne Children's ZooFort WayneIN119.3 mi.


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