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Porter
is a historic railroad town in northwest Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the population was 4,972 residents. The town of Porter is known for its proximity to the Indiana Dunes State Park. Porter was also once the southern terminus for the Chicago and West Michigan Railway. With a Swedish heritage, the community of Porter was settled in 1822 by Joseph and Marie Bailly, who arrived here from the St. Joseph River area in Michigan. The Joseph Bailly Homestead is located in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore on Howe Road, just north of U.S. 20. It's been the residence of three generations of the Bailly family. Another historic home in Porter is the Chellberg Farm (Anders Kjellburg or Chellberg) who brought his family to this Swedish community in 1869. Porter's major industry is in tourism, being in the heart of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore region. There are seven trails through the park. Trail 4, although short, leads to the tops of the three highest dunes, called the "Tremonts." A small portion of the shoreline is set aside for public swimming and a lifeguard is on duty between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Other activities in the park include picnicking, hiking, guided hiking tours, camping and birdwatching. Cycling is allowed on the Calumet Trail only. The Dunes Nature Preserve covers two-thirds of the park and is accessible only on foot.
Surrounding areas: Dune Acres, Indiana (2.4 mi), Ogden Dunes, Indiana (6.1 mi), Beverly Shores, Indiana (7.3 mi), Michigan City, Indiana (11.2 mi), Sheridan Beach, Indiana (12.2 mi), Miller Beach, Indiana (14.0 mi), Long Beach, Indiana (14.1 mi)
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Porter Vacation Rentals
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Porter Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Econo Lodge | 713 PLZ Dr | Chesterton, IN | | (219) 929-4416 | | Hilton Garden Inn | 501 Gateway Blvd | Chesterton, IN | | (219) 983-9500 | | Indian Oak Inn West BLDG | 558 Indian Boundry | Chesterton, IN | | (219) 926-2200 | | Spring House Inn | 303 Mineral Springs Rd | Porter, IN | | (219) 929-4600 | | Super 8 Motel | 418 Council Dr | Chesterton, IN | 1.8 mi. | (219) 929-5549 | | Hampton Inn | 6353 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 5.1 mi. | (219) 764-1919 | | Best Western PLUS Portage Hotel & Suites | 6200 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 5.3 mi. | (219) 734-6727 | | Days Inn | 6161 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 5.5 mi. | (219) 762-2136 | | Holiday Inn | 6200 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 5.5 mi. | (219) 762-5546 | | Motel 6 | 6101 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 5.6 mi. | (219) 763-3121 | | Super 8 Motel | 6118 Melton Rd | Portage, IN | 5.8 mi. | (219) 762-8857 | | Country Inn & Suites By Carlson At The Port | 1630 Olmsted Dr | Portage, IN | 5.9 mi. | (219) 764-0021 | | Holiday Inn Express-portage | 2323 Willow Creek Rd | Portage, IN | 5.9 mi. | (219) 762-7777 | | Comfort Inn | 2300 Willowcreek | Portage, IN | 6.0 mi. | (219) 763-7177 | | Sands Inn | 1630 Maple St | Michigan City, IN | 7.4 mi. | (219) 872-0717 | | Black Hawk Motel | 3651 W Dunes Hwy | Michigan City, IN | 8.0 mi. | (219) 872-8656 | | Al And Sally's Motel West | 3221 W Dunes Hwy | Michigan City, IN | 8.3 mi. | (219) 872-9131 | | Red Roof Inn | 110 West Kieffer Rd | Michigan City, IN | 9.5 mi. | (219) 874-5251 | | Dons Motel | 5500 Milton Rd | Portage, IN | 9.5 mi. | (219) 762-3317 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 1451 Silhavy Rd | Valparaiso, IN | 9.5 mi. | (219) 531-6424 | | Inn At Aberdeen Ltd | 3158 South State Rd 2 | Valparaiso, IN | 9.9 mi. | (219) 465-3753 | | 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 | 10.0 mi. | (219) 879-1150 | | Super 8 | 3005 John Howell Dr | Valparaiso, IN | 10.3 mi. | (219) 464-9840 | | Country Inn & Suites | 8311 Ohio St | Merrillville, IN | 10.7 mi. | (219) 736-1300 | | Abc Motel | 3948 S Franklin | Michigan City, IN | 10.7 mi. | (219) 879-0335 | | City Manor Motel | 5225 S Franklin | Michigan City, IN | 10.7 mi. | (219) 872-9149 | | Hampton Inn | 4123 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 10.7 mi. | (219) 879-9994 | | Holiday Inn Of Michigan City | 5820 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 10.7 mi. | (219) 879-0311 | | Super Eight Motel | 5724 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 10.7 mi. | (219) 879-0411 | | Travel Inn Motel | 3944 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 10.7 mi. | (219) 872-9441 | | Fairfield Inn-valparaiso | 2101 Morthland Dr | Valparaiso, IN | 10.9 mi. | (219) 465-6225 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 2301 E Morthland | Valparaiso, IN | 11.0 mi. | (219) 465-1700 | | Creekwood Inn | Rt 30-35 At I-94 | Michigan City, IN | 11.2 mi. | (219) 872-8357 | | Golden Sands Motel | 4411 US 12 E | Michigan City, IN | 11.2 mi. | (219) 874-6253 | | Knights Inn Motel BLDG 30 | 201 W Kieffers | Michigan City, IN | 11.2 mi. | (219) 874-9500 | | Norbert Motel | 45 N SR 421 | Michigan City, IN | 11.2 mi. | (219) 872-0993 | | Comfort Inn | 1915 S Mississippi St | Hobart, IN | 14.3 mi. | (219) 947-7677 | | Lee's Inn | 6201 Opportunity Ln | Merrillville, IN | 14.8 mi. | (219) 924-8555 |
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Porter 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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Porter Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Porter County Municipal airport (VPZ) located about 11 miles south of Porter in Valparaiso, Indiana, the Gary Chicago International airport (GYY) located approximately 17 miles west of Porter in Gary, Indiana, the South Bend Regional airport (SBN) located roughly 39 miles east of Porter in South Bend, Indiana, the Chicago Ohare International airport (ORD) located around 49 miles northwest of Porter in Chicago, Illinois, and finally the Du Page airport (DPA) located about 63 miles northwest of Porter in Chicago / West Chicago, Illinois.
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Porter Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Sauzer's Kiddieland | Schererville | IN | 21.8 mi. | | | House of Kicks | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | | | Haunted Trails | Burbank | IL | 37.3 mi. | | | Kiddieland | Melrose Park | IL | 44.9 mi. | | | Jeepers | Harwood Heights | IL | 44.9 mi. | | | Safari Land | Villa Park | IL | 50.8 mi. | | | Enchanted Castle | Lombard | IL | 51.5 mi. | | | Dinorex | Addison | IL | 52.0 mi. | | | Deer Forest Fun Park | Coloma | MI | 55.7 mi. | | | Dinorex | Arlington Heights | IL | 57.0 mi. | | | Indiana Beach | Monticello | IN | 62.3 mi. | | | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee | IL | 67.3 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Dundee | IL | 71.2 mi. | | | Adventureland Amusement Park | North Webster | IN | 74.0 mi. | | | Dinorex | Crystal Lake | IL | 77.1 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Racing Rapids Action Park | East Dundee | IL | 70.1 mi. | | | Magic Waters | Cherry Valley | IL | 105.5 mi. | | | Full Blast - Flash Flood/Gully Washer | Battle Creek | MI | 108.9 mi. | | | Splash Family Water Park | Grand Rapids | MI | 117.6 mi. | | | Michigan's Wild Water Adventure Water Park | Muskegon | MI | 119.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Robbinhurst Golf Club | Valparaiso | IN | 5.0 mi. | | | Forest Park Golf Course | Brazil | IN | 9.1 mi. | | | Forest Park Golf Course | Noblesville | IN | 9.1 mi. | | | Course at Aberdeen | Valparaiso | IN | 10.1 mi. | | | Creekside Golf Course & Training Center | Valparaiso | IN | 10.1 mi. | | | Forest Park Municipal Golf Course | Valparaiso | IN | 10.1 mi. | | | Mink Lake Golf Course & Park | Valparaiso | IN | 10.1 mi. | | | Cressmoor Country Club | Hobart | IN | 11.1 mi. | | | Michigan City Municipal Golf Course | Michigan City | IN | 11.2 mi. | | | Indian Ridge Country Club | Hobart | IN | 11.6 mi. | | | Calumet Golf Course | Gary | IN | 13.9 mi. | | | South Gleason Golf Course | Gary | IN | 13.9 mi. | | | Turkey Creek Golf Course | Merrillville | IN | 16.5 mi. | | | Grand Beach Golf Course | Grand Beach | MI | 18.1 mi. | | | Griffith Golf Center | Griffith | IN | 19.1 mi. | | | MacArthur Golf Course | East Chicago | IN | 19.4 mi. | | | Oak Knoll Golf Club | Crown Point | IN | 20.5 mi. | | | Summertree Golf Course | Crown Point | IN | 20.5 mi. | | | White Hawk Country Club | Crown Point | IN | 20.5 mi. | | | Whittaker Woods Golf Course | New Buffalo | MI | 20.8 mi. | | | Scherwood Golf | Schererville | IN | 21.9 mi. | | | Hammond Youth Golf Academy at Lost Marsh | Hammond | IN | 22.1 mi. | | | Pheasant Valley Country Club | Crown Point | IN | 23.5 mi. | | | Burnham Woods Golf Course | Burnham | IL | 23.8 mi. | | | Valley Hills Golf Course | Rolling Prairie | IN | 24.3 mi. | | | Longwood Country Club | Crete | IL | 25.6 mi. | | | River Oaks Golf Course | Calumet City | IL | 25.8 mi. | | | South Shore Country Club | Cedar Lake | IN | 25.8 mi. | | | Cedar Creek Family Golf Center | Cedar Lake | IN | 25.9 mi. | | | Cedar Lake Monastery Golf Club | Cedar Lake | IN | 25.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Swiss Valley | Jones | MI | 68.6 mi. | | | Timber Ridge Ski Area | Gobles | MI | 80.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Indiana Dunes State Park | | IN | 3.8 mi. | | | Warren Woods State Park | | MI | 27.7 mi. | | | Warren Dunes State Park | | MI | 32.2 mi. | | | Potato Creek State Park | | IN | 38.2 mi. | | | Kankakee River State Park | | IN | 38.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Brauer Museum of Art | Valparaiso | IN | 9.9 mi. | (Art) | | Hesston Steam Museum | Laporte | IN | 18.2 mi. | (Technology) | | Pullman | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (History) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (History) | | Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museum of Online Museums | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Peace Museum | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Science) | | Chicago Academy of Sciences Nature Museum | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Science) | | Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Science) | | Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Science) | | Illinois Railway Museum | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Technology) | | Museum of Broadcast Communications | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Technology) | | Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Art) | | D'Arcy Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Art) | | David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Art) | | Martin D'Arcy Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | | | John G. Shedd Aquarium | Chicago | IL | 33.8 mi. | | | Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield | IL | 42.6 mi. | | | Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend | IN | 42.8 mi. | | | Racine Zoological Gardens | Racine | WI | 84.9 mi. | | | Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne | IN | 106.3 mi. | | | Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens | Milwaukee | WI | 107.2 mi. | | | Binder Park Zoo | Battle Creek | MI | 108.9 mi. | |
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