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Merrillville Tourism and Sightseeing
The greater Merrillville area is home to The Indiana Dunes -- featuring 15 miles of Lake Michigan coastline and 120-foot sand dunes in the Portage and Chesterton areas. Visitors to the dunes often come into Chesterton and Valparaiso for great dining and shopping. And with great hotels and bed & breakfast inns located near the beach and in the quaint towns, Indiana Dunes Country is a great place to enjoy a vacation and then take day trips to Chicago or Amish country.  Skip to Best Time to Visit. View Map.


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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
National Park in Porter, IN USA

National Park Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, authorized by Congress in 1966, is located approximately 50 miles southeast of Chicago, Illinois in the counties of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte in Northwest Indiana.


Aaron Lewis: The American Patriot Tour
Aaron Lewis: The American Patriot Tour things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Nov 22, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Gary, IN USA

Aaron Lewis: The American Patriot Tour November 22, 2024 at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana in Gary, IN 7:00PM

Aaron Lewis: The American Patriot Tour
Aaron Lewis: The American Patriot Tour things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Nov 23, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Gary, IN USA

Aaron Lewis: The American Patriot Tour November 23, 2024 at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana in Gary, IN 7:00PM

An Evening With Patti Labelle
An Evening With Patti Labelle things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Next Month, Apr 19, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Hammond, IN USA

An Evening With Patti Labelle April 19, 2024 at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN 8:00PM

An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee
An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
May 04, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Gary, IN USA

An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee May 04, 2024 at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana in Gary, IN 7:00PM


Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All
Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Next Month, Apr 18, 2024 (Thursday) Theater event in Gary, IN USA

Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All April 18, 2024 at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana in Gary, IN 7:00PM

Ben Schwartz & Friends at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
Ben Schwartz & Friends at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Jun 14, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Gary, IN USA

Ben Schwartz & Friends June 14, 2024 at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana in Gary, IN 7:00PM

Billy Idol at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
Billy Idol at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
May 19, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Gary, IN USA

Billy Idol May 19, 2024 at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana in Gary, IN 7:00PM

Boyz II Men at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
Boyz II Men at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Jun 23, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Gary, IN USA

Boyz II Men June 23, 2024 at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana in Gary, IN 6:00PM


Chelsea Handler: Little Big Bitch Tour
Chelsea Handler: Little Big Bitch Tour things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Next Month, Apr 26, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Gary, IN USA

Chelsea Handler: Little Big Bitch Tour April 26, 2024 at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana in Gary, IN 7:00PM

Chippendales at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
Chippendales at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Next Month, Apr 05, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Gary, IN USA

Chippendales April 05, 2024 at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana in Gary, IN 7:00PM

Chippendales at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
Chippendales at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Next Month, Apr 06, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Gary, IN USA

Chippendales April 06, 2024 at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana in Gary, IN 7:00PM

ELVIS LIVE featuring JIMMY HOLMES at Hobart Art Theatre
ELVIS LIVE featuring JIMMY HOLMES at Hobart Art Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Jun 01, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Hobart, IN USA

ELVIS LIVE featuring JIMMY HOLMES June 01, 2024 at Hobart Art Theatre in Hobart, IN 7:00PM

Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs at U.S. Steel Yard
Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs at U.S. Steel Yard things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Jul 12, 2024 (Friday) Sports event in Gary, IN USA

Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs July 12, 2024 at U.S. Steel Yard in Gary, IN 6:45PM

Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs at U.S. Steel Yard
Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs at U.S. Steel Yard things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Jul 13, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Gary, IN USA

Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs July 13, 2024 at U.S. Steel Yard in Gary, IN 4:00PM

Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs at U.S. Steel Yard
Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs at U.S. Steel Yard things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Jul 14, 2024 (Sunday) Sports event in Gary, IN USA

Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs July 14, 2024 at U.S. Steel Yard in Gary, IN 2:00PM

Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs at U.S. Steel Yard
Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs at U.S. Steel Yard things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Aug 30, 2024 (Friday) Sports event in Gary, IN USA

Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs August 30, 2024 at U.S. Steel Yard in Gary, IN 6:45PM

Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs at U.S. Steel Yard
Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs at U.S. Steel Yard things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Labor Day Weekend, Aug 31, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Gary, IN USA

Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs August 31, 2024 at U.S. Steel Yard in Gary, IN 4:00PM

Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs at U.S. Steel Yard
Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs at U.S. Steel Yard things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Labor Day Weekend, Sep 01, 2024 (Sunday) Sports event in Gary, IN USA

Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs September 01, 2024 at U.S. Steel Yard in Gary, IN 6:00PM

Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs at U.S. Steel Yard
Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs at U.S. Steel Yard things to do on a rainy day in Merrillville, IN
Labor Day, Sep 02, 2024 (Monday) Sports event in Gary, IN USA

Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs September 02, 2024 at U.S. Steel Yard in Gary, IN 1:00PM

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Best Time to Visit Merrillville


The best time to visit Merrillville, Indiana is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Merrillville


Month Low Avg High
January 13.9 22.2 30.4
February 17.7 26.4 35.1
March 28.0 37.3 46.6
April 37.5 47.6 57.6
May 47.8 58.8 69.8
June 57.5 68.7 79.8
July 63.0 73.5 83.9
August 61.3 71.3 81.3
September 53.5 64.6 75.6
October 42.0 52.9 63.8
November 30.8 39.4 48.0
December 20.4 28.1 35.7

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