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Monticello
is located in White County in the northwest portion of the state. As of the 2000 census, the population was 5,723 residents. Monticello is most well known for being home to Indiana Beach amusement park, Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman. Monticellos location between Lakes Shafer and Lake Freeman and the proximity of Indiana Beach allow for a thriving tourism industry that plays a significant role in Monticello's economy. Although recreational options are geared primarily towards summer activities, the lakes are also used throughout the year for fishing. Golfing and boating are available and additionally, Monticello offers cross country skiing, snowmobiling and ice skating in the winter. The city of Monticello offers several dining options. There are fast food chain restaurants and locally owned establishments, as well as ethnic choices such as Mexican and Chinese. Monticello is also home to one of the few surviving drive-in movie theatres in Indiana. Indiana Beach hosts up to a million visitors each year and is home to the Hoosier Hurricane, Cornball Express, Superstition Mountain, Tigrr, Galaxy and Steel Hawg roller coasters. The boardwalk offers carnival type games, food stands and specialty shops. The Shafer Queen, a paddle wheel excursion boat, offers scenic lake cruises. The Madam Carroll, docked on Lake Freeman, offers scenic lake cruises and live entertainment. During the summer months, various fishing tournaments are held in Monticello at Lake Freeman and Lake Shafer.
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Monticello Vacation Rentals
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Monticello Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Brandywine Inn & Suites | 728 S 6th St | Monticello, IN | | (574) 583-6333 | | Indiana Beach House Inn | 306 Indiana BCH Rd | Monticello, IN | | (574) 583-4141 | | Monticello Inn | 1315 US Hwy 24 W | Monticello, IN | | (574) 583-7128 | | Pine View Motel | 905 W Norway Rd | Monticello, IN | | (574) 583-7733 | | Parkview Motel | US 24 E RR #1 | Reynolds, IN | 5.6 mi. | (219) 984-5380 | | Prairie Motel | | Francesville, IN | 17.6 mi. | (219) 567-9107 | | Prairie Motel | US 421 | Francesville, IN | 17.6 mi. | (219) 567-9107 | | Holiday Inn | 3550 E Market St | Logansport, IN | 19.8 mi. | (574) 753-6351 | | Day's Inn | Rt #2 240 B E | Remington, IN | 20.2 mi. | (812) 261-3273 | | Knights Inn | 13736 S US 231 | Remington, IN | 20.2 mi. | (219) 261-2181 | | Super 8 Motel-remington | 4252 W US 24 | Remington, IN | 20.2 mi. | (219) 261-2883 | | Manor Motel | 3315 Hwy 24 E | Logansport, IN | 21.4 mi. | (574) 722-4885 | | Super 8 Motel | 3801 US 24 East | Logansport, IN | 21.4 mi. | (574) 722-1273 | | Comfort Suites | 31 Frontage Rd | Lafayette, IN | 21.6 mi. | (765) 447-0016 | | Devon Plaza | 2371 N 26TH | Lafayette, IN | 21.6 mi. | (765) 742-7394 | | Holiday Inn Express | 201 Frontage Rd | Lafayette, IN | 21.6 mi. | (765) 499-4808 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 151 Frontage Rd | Lafayette, IN | 21.6 mi. | (765) 446-8558 | | Towne Place Suites By Marriott | 163 Frontage Rd | Lafeyette, IN | 21.6 mi. | (765) 446-8668 | | Rodeway Inn | 2030 Northgate Dr | West Lafayette Bra, IN | 21.6 mi. | (765) 567-7100 | | Four Points by Sheraton West Lafayette | 1600 Cumberland Ave | West Lafayette, IN | 21.7 mi. | (765) 463-5511 | | Economy Inn | 2200 Sagamore Pkwy N | Lafayette, IN | 21.8 mi. | (765) 447-3111 | | Prestige Inn | 1217 Sagamore Pkwy W | West Lafayette, IN | 21.8 mi. | (765) 463-1531 | | Family Inns | 1920 N Western Ave | West Lafayette, IN | 22.5 mi. | (765) 463-9511 | | University Inn | 3001 N Western Ave | West Lafayette, IN | 22.5 mi. | (765) 463-5511 | | Lees Inn & Suites-lafayette | 4701 Meijer CT | Lafayette, IN | 22.8 mi. | (765) 447-3434 | | Baymont Inn | 312 Meijer Dr | Lafayette, IN | 23.1 mi. | (765) 446-2400 | | Travel Lodge | North Riv Rd | West Lafayette, IN | 23.3 mi. | (765) 743-9661 | | Days Inn | 400 Sacamore Pkwy | Lafayette, IN | 23.4 mi. | (765) 447-4131 | | Fairfield Inn-lafayette | 4000 State Rd 26e | Lafayette, IN | 23.4 mi. | (800) 228-2800 | | Homewood Suites | 3939 St Rd 26 E | Lafayette, IN | 23.4 mi. | (765) 448-9700 | | Knights Inn | 4110 SR 26TH E | Lafayette, IN | 23.4 mi. | (765) 447-5611 | | Red Roof Inn Lafayette | 4201 State Rd 26 East | Lafayette, IN | 23.4 mi. | (800) 733-7663 | | Red Roof Inn | 4201 State Rt 26 E | Lafayette, IN | 23.4 mi. | (765) 448-4671 | | Signature Inn | 4320 SR 26 E | Lafayette, IN | 23.4 mi. | (765) 447-4142 | | Super 8 Lafayette East | 4301 SR 26 E | Lafayette, IN | 23.4 mi. | (765) 447-5551 | | Union Club Hotel | 101 N Grant St | West Lafayette, IN | 23.4 mi. | (800) 320-6291 | | Econo Lodge | 200 Brown St | West Lafayette, IN | 23.5 mi. | (765) 743-9661 | | Holiday Inn Select | 515 South St | Lafayette, IN | 23.6 mi. | (765) 423-1000 | | Holiday Inn Express Asa Lodging | 4788 Nesbitt Dr | Rensselaer, IN | 24.1 mi. | (219) 866-7111 | | Knights Inn | 8530 W SR 114 | Rensselaer, IN | 24.1 mi. | (219) 866-4164 |
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Monticello 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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Rainfall |
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| January |
33°F |
17°F |
2.09 in. |
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| February |
38°F |
21°F |
1.79 in. |
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| March |
50°F |
31°F |
3.11 in. |
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| April |
63°F |
39°F |
3.58 in. |
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| May |
74°F |
50°F |
4.07 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
60°F |
4.39 in. |
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| July |
85°F |
63°F |
3.70 in. |
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| August |
83°F |
61°F |
3.77 in. |
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| September |
77°F |
53°F |
3.24 in. |
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| October |
65°F |
42°F |
2.85 in. |
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| November |
51°F |
33°F |
3.15 in. |
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| December |
38°F |
22°F |
2.77 in. |
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Monticello Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Porter County Municipal airport (VPZ) located about 50 miles north of Monticello in Valparaiso, Indiana, the Gary Chicago International airport (GYY) located approximately 68 miles northwest of Monticello in Gary, Indiana, the South Bend Regional airport (SBN) located roughly 70 miles northeast of Monticello in South Bend, Indiana, and finally the Indianapolis International airport (IND) located around 75 miles south of Monticello in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Monticello Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Indiana Beach | Monticello | IN | | | | Old Indiana | Thorntown | IN | 43.4 mi. | | | Sauzer's Kiddieland | Schererville | IN | 62.1 mi. | | | Adventureland Amusement Park | North Webster | IN | 68.6 mi. | | | Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis | IN | 74.7 mi. | | | Riverside Park | Indianapolis | IN | 74.7 mi. | | | Haunted Trails | Burbank | IL | 86.3 mi. | | | House of Kicks | Chicago | IL | 89.1 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Fairview Family Aquatic Center | Normal | IL | 117.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Hollow Acres Golf Center | Monticello | IN | | | | Pine View Golf Course | Monticello | IN | | | | Tippecanoe Country Club | Monticello | IN | | | | Carroll County Country Club | Delphi | IN | 12.4 mi. | | | Edwood Glen Country Club | West Lafayette | IN | 17.4 mi. | | | Pond View Golf Course | Star City | IN | 19.2 mi. | | | Dykeman Park Golf Course | Logansport | IN | 21.7 mi. | | | Iron Horse Golf Club | Logansport | IN | 21.7 mi. | | | Tulip Grove Golf Course | Logansport | IN | 21.7 mi. | | | Elks Country Club | Kendallville | IN | 21.8 mi. | | | Moss Creek Golf Club | Winamac | IN | 22.8 mi. | | | Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex | West Lafayette | IN | 23.6 mi. | | | Coyote Crossing Golf Course | West Lafayette | IN | 23.6 mi. | | | Par View Golf Club | West Lafayette | IN | 23.6 mi. | | | Ravines Golf Course | West Lafayette | IN | 23.6 mi. | | | Lafayette Municipal Golf Course | Lafayette | IN | 23.8 mi. | | | Angel Hill Golf Course | Rossville | IN | 24.9 mi. | | | Oak Grove Country Club | Oxford | IN | 29.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Swiss Valley | Jones | MI | 94.4 mi. | | | Ski World | Nashville | IN | 109.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Brauer Museum of Art | Valparaiso | IN | 52.6 mi. | (Art) | | Hesston Steam Museum | Laporte | IN | 59.8 mi. | (Technology) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend | IN | 70.1 mi. | | | Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis | IN | 74.7 mi. | | | Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens | Chicago | IL | 89.1 mi. | | | John G. Shedd Aquarium | Chicago | IL | 89.1 mi. | | | Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne | IN | 89.4 mi. | | | Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield | IL | 93.5 mi. | | | Miller Park Zoo | Bloomington | IL | 118.3 mi. | |
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