Guidebook for Miller Beach and Surrounding Area
Food Scene
One of Miller's favorite places for delicious pizza dine-in or delivery
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Flamingo Pizza of Miller
8341 Locust AveOne of Miller's favorite places for delicious pizza dine-in or delivery
Delicious lobster Roll and other menu items! Quaint, authentic charming restaurant in downtown Miller
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Captain's House
6004 Miller AveDelicious lobster Roll and other menu items! Quaint, authentic charming restaurant in downtown Miller
Pizzas are made with hand-made dough, the very best mozzarella and our very own pizza sauce made fresh with only the best herbs & spices from Chicago!
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Miller Pizza Co
622 S Lake St Pizzas are made with hand-made dough, the very best mozzarella and our very own pizza sauce made fresh with only the best herbs & spices from Chicago!
Beach Cafe
903 N Shelby St Where good people and good food meet.
Miller Bakery Café offers a fresh approach to New American Cuisine with creative small plates, fresh seafood and the finest grilled meats in the newly renovated historic Miller Bakery.
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Miller Bakery Cafe
555 S Lake StMiller Bakery Café offers a fresh approach to New American Cuisine with creative small plates, fresh seafood and the finest grilled meats in the newly renovated historic Miller Bakery.
Located in the Miller Beach Community, Tequila and Tacos is unique by curating an inviting cozy atmosphere. By only using fresh ingredients to produce our gourmet tacos, T&T ensures high quality and will satisfy your desires one bite at a time.
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Tequila and Tacos
642 S Lake StLocated in the Miller Beach Community, Tequila and Tacos is unique by curating an inviting cozy atmosphere. By only using fresh ingredients to produce our gourmet tacos, T&T ensures high quality and will satisfy your desires one bite at a time.
Breakfast/Lunch - Anna’s Kombucha Cafe is located in the Miller area of Gary, Indiana. Anna’s has a passion for providing good food and service to the community. With a handcrafted commitment to quality they are able to offer a variety of menu items that promote food that is local, seasonal and organically grown. They advocate for bio-diversity and want to cultivate a sense of community. We welcome everyone with open arms! Come in have a coffee, a breakfast burrito or some kombucha and stay for the love.
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Anna’s Kombucha Cafe
624 S Lake StBreakfast/Lunch - Anna’s Kombucha Cafe is located in the Miller area of Gary, Indiana. Anna’s has a passion for providing good food and service to the community. With a handcrafted commitment to quality they are able to offer a variety of menu items that promote food that is local, seasonal and organically grown. They advocate for bio-diversity and want to cultivate a sense of community. We welcome everyone with open arms! Come in have a coffee, a breakfast burrito or some kombucha and stay for the love.
Drinks & Nightlife
Taproom and craft cocktail bar, and kitchen. The 2nd largest brewery in Northwest Indiana. Craft saisons, double india pale ales, double milk stouts. Sour and brett beers.
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18th Street Brewery Tap Room and Craft Cocktails
5725 Miller AveTaproom and craft cocktail bar, and kitchen. The 2nd largest brewery in Northwest Indiana. Craft saisons, double india pale ales, double milk stouts. Sour and brett beers.
Shopping
INDIE INDIE BANG BANG is an eclectic lifestyle boutique in the Miller Beach neighborhood of Gary, Indiana. The shop is a curated collection of the best gifts, jewelry, apparel, fashion accessories, gourmet item, artwork and more.
INDIE INDIE BANG BANG sources its items from like-minded artisans and vendors and works with over three dozen women-owned small businesses.
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Indie Indie Bang Bang
625 S Lake StINDIE INDIE BANG BANG is an eclectic lifestyle boutique in the Miller Beach neighborhood of Gary, Indiana. The shop is a curated collection of the best gifts, jewelry, apparel, fashion accessories, gourmet item, artwork and more.
INDIE INDIE BANG BANG sources its items from like-minded artisans and vendors and works with over three dozen women-owned small businesses.
Sundays, 11 AM to 3 PM June thru August
Mission:
To provide a community space for local business and local buyers - and a weekly event to meet, talk, buy, sell and generally celebrate Miller!
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MillerMarket/
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Miller Beach Farmers Market
667 S Lake StSundays, 11 AM to 3 PM June thru August
Mission:
To provide a community space for local business and local buyers - and a weekly event to meet, talk, buy, sell and generally celebrate Miller!
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MillerMarket/
This boutique has a unique selection of fashionable clothing, jewelry, shoes and more. Tailoring is available to custom fit your purchases.
Adell's Beach Boutique
567 S Lake StThis boutique has a unique selection of fashionable clothing, jewelry, shoes and more. Tailoring is available to custom fit your purchases.
Parks & Nature
Indiana Dunes picnicing, playground, concession, beaches, life guards. ADA Kayak Lagoon Launch. Father Marquette Monument. Fee parking. Fun events. No matter what season you visit, there is always an incredible amount of nature's beauty to be seen.
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Marquette Park
1 N Grand BlvdIndiana Dunes picnicing, playground, concession, beaches, life guards. ADA Kayak Lagoon Launch. Father Marquette Monument. Fee parking. Fun events. No matter what season you visit, there is always an incredible amount of nature's beauty to be seen.
Swimming. Pets on leash. Hike the West Beach Trail System. Enjoy the sweeping views of Lake Michigan from the top of the Dunes Succession trail stairs. Seasonal lifeguards/bathhouse.
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West Beach - Indiana Dunes National Park
376 N County Line RdSwimming. Pets on leash. Hike the West Beach Trail System. Enjoy the sweeping views of Lake Michigan from the top of the Dunes Succession trail stairs. Seasonal lifeguards/bathhouse.
Green Heron Pond, Shirley Heinze Land Trust
N. Lake St. south of Hemlock Av., Gary, IN, 46403
12 acre protected site with permanent pond which supports fish, frogs, turtles, muskrats, and waterfowl. Smaller seasonal ponds. Call (219) 242-8558 for access info.
Green Heron Pond
Green Heron Pond, Shirley Heinze Land Trust
N. Lake St. south of Hemlock Av., Gary, IN, 46403
12 acre protected site with permanent pond which supports fish, frogs, turtles, muskrats, and waterfowl. Smaller seasonal ponds. Call (219) 242-8558 for access info.
Lake Michigan beach. Parking, jet ski launch, Zagster Bike Rental. Paved dune path to Marquette Park. Free beach shuttle on summer weekends.
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Lake Street Beach
860 N Lake StLake Michigan beach. Parking, jet ski launch, Zagster Bike Rental. Paved dune path to Marquette Park. Free beach shuttle on summer weekends.
Hike the rare and beautiful dune and swale topography thru oak savannas and dunes, to the beach!
Free visitors center and summer shuttle from the South Shore Miller station. Ranger led hikes and children’s activities.
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Hike the rare and beautiful dune and swale topography thru oak savannas and dunes, to the beach!
Free visitors center and summer shuttle from the South Shore Miller station. Ranger led hikes and children’s activities.
Reserve a Ranger Led Program. Hike Miller Woods. Visit the turtles and snakes! Get your NPS stamp! Free Summer Weekend Shuttle from Train.
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The Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education
100 N Lake StReserve a Ranger Led Program. Hike Miller Woods. Visit the turtles and snakes! Get your NPS stamp! Free Summer Weekend Shuttle from Train.
Beach front parking and concession. Patio serving beer, wine, and food. Summers: Wednesdays at Wells Street with live music til sundown!
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Wells Street Beach
9513 Lake Shore DrBeach front parking and concession. Patio serving beer, wine, and food. Summers: Wednesdays at Wells Street with live music til sundown!
Indiana Dunes consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic and unique Hoosier landscape. It lies at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County, and includes more than three miles of beautiful beach along Lake Michigan’s southern shore.
Large sand dunes, located beyond the entire shoreline, have taken thousands of years to form, and tower nearly 200 feet above Lake Michigan. A wide range of habitats and plant species are found in the park, with vegetation stabilizing some of the sand.
There are seven trails available that range from easy to rugged.
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Indiana Dunes State Park (Dunes Nature Preserve)
Indiana Dunes consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic and unique Hoosier landscape. It lies at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County, and includes more than three miles of beautiful beach along Lake Michigan’s southern shore.
Large sand dunes, located beyond the entire shoreline, have taken thousands of years to form, and tower nearly 200 feet above Lake Michigan. A wide range of habitats and plant species are found in the park, with vegetation stabilizing some of the sand.
There are seven trails available that range from easy to rugged.
Arts & Culture
Bringing laughs to Lake Street. Shakespeare productions and other performances, weekly shows. Youth shows, mentoring. Founded by comedian Darryl Mance. Check out their Facebook page for performance dates and times.
D Performance Comedy Theater
500 S Lake StBringing laughs to Lake Street. Shakespeare productions and other performances, weekly shows. Youth shows, mentoring. Founded by comedian Darryl Mance. Check out their Facebook page for performance dates and times.
Art exhibits, concerts, charity fundraisers, community meetings, films, dance performances. Short rail ride from downtown Chicago at the Miller stop. Buy unique and original art at gallery shows.
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Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
540 S Lake StArt exhibits, concerts, charity fundraisers, community meetings, films, dance performances. Short rail ride from downtown Chicago at the Miller stop. Buy unique and original art at gallery shows.
“The Man with the Golden Arm” writer Nelson Algren lived in Miller Beach in the 1950’s. Our Museum keeps his memory/works alive. By appt only: 773-914-2574 or suerutsen@comcast.net)
Nelson Algren Museum of Miller Beach
541 S Lake St“The Man with the Golden Arm” writer Nelson Algren lived in Miller Beach in the 1950’s. Our Museum keeps his memory/works alive. By appt only: 773-914-2574 or suerutsen@comcast.net)
Square One Culture Gallery is a place where creative freedom and artistic expression have a home free from judgement. Cultivating an environment that fosters positive dialogue and challenges our view of what art is, strides are made together towards a more promising and fulfilling future.
Square One Culture Gallery
4427 S Lake StSquare One Culture Gallery is a place where creative freedom and artistic expression have a home free from judgement. Cultivating an environment that fosters positive dialogue and challenges our view of what art is, strides are made together towards a more promising and fulfilling future.
Entertainment & Activities
Book your wedding or special event at the Gary Aquatorium! Octave Chanute, the grandfather of flight, and the Tuskegee Airmen, pioneers who spearheaded the integration of the armed forces are honored in this beautiful space.
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Aquatorium
6918 Oak AveBook your wedding or special event at the Gary Aquatorium! Octave Chanute, the grandfather of flight, and the Tuskegee Airmen, pioneers who spearheaded the integration of the armed forces are honored in this beautiful space.
Enjoy Health and Wellness with Yoga, Slow Flow Yoga, and Sound Therapy at Vibrations! Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Hot Stone Massage. Co-located with the Juice Bar at Wellness at Vibrations!
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Vibrations Health, Wellness And Juice Bar
430 S Lake StEnjoy Health and Wellness with Yoga, Slow Flow Yoga, and Sound Therapy at Vibrations! Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Hot Stone Massage. Co-located with the Juice Bar at Wellness at Vibrations!
Essentials
Strack & Van Til
6046 Central AveFull size grocery store
Walgreens
3500 Central AveCVS
8100 E Ridge RdTarget
2661 E U.S. Hwy 30Dunkin'
2345 Ripley StStarbucks
6295 Ameriplex Dr