Explore Miller Beach

Welcome to Miller Beach in Gary, Indiana, where the Indiana Dunes National Park begins. During Gary Air Show Weekend, explore the outdoors or dine and shop in the Miller Beach Business District.

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Trails in Miller Beach

Miller Beach trail map

Miller Marquette Park beach pathBeach paths in Marquette Park bring you to the southernmost point of Lake Michigan where there's a beautiful view of downtown Chicago.

Miller bike riders in townBicycle riders on the cycle track that connects the South Shore station to downtown Miller Beach. 

Miller Marquette Park ADA launchMarquette Park ADA launch lets everyone paddle into the national park to see the dunes and oak savanna.



Miller Woods Beach

Just west of Lake Street Beach sits approximately one mile of beach. There are two ways to get to this nearly hidden Miller Woods Beach: #1 park at Lake Street Beach and trek through the sand to the west, or #2 hike through Miller Woods. Should you choose to hike the Miller Woods Trail, start out at the Paul H. Douglas Environmental Education Center in the Indiana Dunes National Park. 

Learn more about the region’s hike-to beaches.

Miller Woods Beach Indiana DunesMiller Woods Beach is the westernmost beach in the Indiana Dunes National Park.  

Miller trail to Miller Woods BeachThe trail through Miller Woods to Miller Woods Beach has wide views and expanses of native grasses.

Indiana Dunes Paul H Douglas CenterDouglas Nature Center on Lake Street 2 blocks north of downtown Miller Beach. It's the western visitor center for the national park.



Miller Beach Business District & Air Show Specials

Discover the shops and restaurants in Miller Beach and see what specials some are offering during Gary Air Show Weekend!
 

Miller Beach map

Businesses with special offers just for Gary Air Show Weekend!

Check back closer to Air Show Weekend on August 9-10, 2025.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

Interested in sponsoring the Gary Air Show? Please email airshow@southshorecva.com for more information.

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Gary Air Show Contact Information:

(219) 301-7752 or airshow@southshorecva.com.