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Union-Pier
is located on the banks of the Green River near the shore of Lake Michigan and just six miles north of the Indiana/Michigan border in what is known as "Harbor Country." This tiny village began as a shipping pier when logging and timber were the main industries of the county back in the 1870s. Today, the town is little more than a corner store and ice cream shop, but it is in one of the most desirable resort areas in the state of Michigan. The area surrounding Union Pier is made up of woodsy shoreline, majestic sand dunes, quaint harbor towns, grand old resorts and the beautiful blue waters of Lake Michigan. Three state parks are in the region, all with huge sand dunes some that rise as high as 250 feet. Warren Woods is a primeval forest with hiking trails that follow the winding Galien River, and three of southwestern Michigan's lighthouses are just a short drive away. The Harbor Country around Union Pier is a four-season resort area filled with small town charm and serenity, yet has all the sophistication of the larger cities. You'll find great restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, antiques and specialty shops galore. There are local wineries and wine tasting tours, biking trails on country backroads, horseback riding, beach activities, and snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and sledding in wintertime. Come experience what many call the "Hamptons of the Midwest" in Union Pier, Harbor Country, Michigan.
Surrounding areas: Lakeside, Michigan (1.8 mi), New Buffalo, Michigan (3.7 mi), Harbert, Michigan (4.5 mi), Three Oaks, Michigan (4.5 mi), Grand Beach, Michigan (6.6 mi), Sawyer, Michigan (6.7 mi), Bridgman, Michigan (10.7 mi)
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Union Pier Vacation Rentals
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Union Pier Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Comfort Inn New Buffalo | 11539 O'brien Ct | New Buffalo, MI | 3.5 mi. | (269) 469-4440 | | Edgewood Motel | 18716 Ln Porte Rd | New Buffalo, MI | 3.5 mi. | (269) 469-3345 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites New Buffalo | 11500 Holiday Dr | New Buffalo, MI | 3.5 mi. | (269) 469-1400 | | Harbor Grand Hotel | 111 W Water St | New Buffalo, MI | 3.7 mi. | (269) 469-7700 | | Super 8 Sawyer | 12850 Super Dr | Sawyer, MI | 6.7 mi. | (800) 800-8000 | | Arbor Hill Inn | 263 W Johnson Rd | La Porte, IN | 13.2 mi. | (219) 362-9200 | | Creekwood Inn | Rt 30-35 At I-94 | Michigan City, IN | 13.3 mi. | (219) 872-8357 | | Golden Sands Motel | 4411 US 12 E | Michigan City, IN | 13.3 mi. | (219) 874-6253 | | Knights Inn Motel BLDG 30 | 201 W Kieffers | Michigan City, IN | 13.3 mi. | (219) 874-9500 | | Norbert Motel | 45 N SR 421 | Michigan City, IN | 13.3 mi. | (219) 872-0993 | | Moonglo Motel | 1408 E Lincolnway | Laporte, IN | 14.0 mi. | (219) 362-3217 | | Abc Motel | 3948 S Franklin | Michigan City, IN | 14.0 mi. | (219) 879-0335 | | City Manor Motel | 5225 S Franklin | Michigan City, IN | 14.0 mi. | (219) 872-9149 | | Hampton Inn | 4123 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 14.0 mi. | (219) 879-9994 | | Holiday Inn Of Michigan City | 5820 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 14.0 mi. | (219) 879-0311 | | Super Eight Motel | 5724 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 14.0 mi. | (219) 879-0411 | | Travel Inn Motel | 3944 S Franklin St | Michigan City, IN | 14.0 mi. | (219) 872-9441 | | Cassidy Motel | 3845 N State Rd 39 | Laporte, IN | 14.9 mi. | (219) 362-6536 | | Holiday Inn Express-Laporte | 100 E Shore CT | Laporte, IN | 14.9 mi. | (219) 326-7900 | | Mayflower Motel | 2652 W SR 2 | Laporte, IN | 14.9 mi. | (219) 362-2092 | | Comfort Inn | 3801 N Frontage Rd | Michigan City, IN | 15.2 mi. | (219) 879-9190 | | Country Inn & Suites | 3805 N Frontage Rd | Michigan City, IN | 15.2 mi. | (219) 879-3600 | | Days Inn Michigan City | 3934 North Frontage Rd | Michigan City, IN | 15.2 mi. | (219) 879-1150 | | Hampton Inn Of Laporte | 1777 W Hi-Point Dr | La Porte, IN | 15.3 mi. | (219) 362-6100 | | Ramada Inn | 444 Pne LK Ave | La Porte, IN | 15.3 mi. | (219) 362-4585 | | Super 8 Motel | 438 Pinelake Ave | La Porte, IN | 15.3 mi. | (219) 325-3808 | | Red Roof Inn | 110 West Kieffer Rd | Michigan City, IN | 15.6 mi. | (219) 874-5251 | | Candelwood Suites | 2567 Marquettewood Rd | Stevensville, MI | 15.8 mi. | (269) 428-4400 | | Al And Sally's Motel West | 3221 W Dunes Hwy | Michigan City, IN | 16.2 mi. | (219) 872-9131 | | Hampton Inn | 5050 Red Arrow Hwy | Stevensville, MI | 16.4 mi. | (269) 429-2700 | | Black Hawk Motel | 3651 W Dunes Hwy | Michigan City, IN | 16.5 mi. | (219) 872-8656 | | Comfort Suites | 2633 W Marquette Woods Rd | Stevensville, MI | 16.8 mi. | (269) 428-4888 | | Baymont Inn & Suites | 2601 W Marquette Woods Rd | Stevensville, MI | 16.9 mi. | (269) 428-9111 | | Sands Inn | 1630 Maple St | Michigan City, IN | 17.1 mi. | (219) 872-0717 | | Park Inn Stevensville | 4290 Red Arrow Hwy | Stevensville, MI | 17.4 mi. | (800) 670-7275 | | Snow Flake Inn Inc | 3822 Red Arrow Hwy | ST Joseph, MI | 17.9 mi. | (269) 429-3261 | | Super 8 South Bend | 4124 Ameritech Dr | South Bend, IN | 19.4 mi. | (574) 233-3800 | | Holloway Motel | 2340 E US Hwy | Hamlet, IN | 20.0 mi. | (574) 867-9021 | | Wildwood Motel | 6660 E Old 30 | Hamlet, IN | 20.0 mi. | (574) 867-6020 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 3019 Lakeshore Dr | ST Joseph, MI | 20.2 mi. | (269) 982-0004 |
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Union Pier Weather & Climate
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Southwest Michigan enjoys four distinct seasons and there is a saying that goes, "if you don't like the weather, wait a day and it will change." This is because both the warm, humid air coming up from the Gulf of Mexico, and cold, dry air from the Arctic influence the climate. Located near the shores of Lake Michigan, the climate is also influenced by the lake effect, which helps keep temperatures mild during the summer and increases the moisture content in the air throughout the year. In the winter, this moisture condenses as snow as it reaches the land, creating heavy snowfalls in some areas, known as "snow squalls" on the downwind shores of the lakes. Showers and thunderstorms are common in the spring and summer, and fall is often the sunniest time of the year in Michigan.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
29°F |
13°F |
1.57 in. |
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| February |
32°F |
15°F |
1.35 in. |
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| March |
43°F |
24°F |
2.22 in. |
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| April |
56°F |
34°F |
3.13 in. |
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| May |
69°F |
45°F |
2.74 in. |
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| June |
77°F |
54°F |
3.07 in. |
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| July |
82°F |
59°F |
3.17 in. |
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| August |
79°F |
57°F |
3.43 in. |
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| September |
71°F |
49°F |
3.76 in. |
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| October |
59°F |
38°F |
2.34 in. |
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| November |
46°F |
29°F |
2.65 in. |
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| December |
34°F |
19°F |
2.18 in. |
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Union Pier Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the South Bend Regional airport (SBN) located about 20 miles southeast of Union Pier in South Bend, Indiana, the Porter County Municipal airport (VPZ) located approximately 30 miles southwest of Union Pier in Valparaiso, Indiana, the Gary Chicago International airport (GYY) located roughly 39 miles west of Union Pier in Gary, Indiana, and finally the Chicago Ohare International airport (ORD) located around 63 miles west of Union Pier in Chicago, Illinois.
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Union Pier Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Deer Forest Fun Park | Coloma | MI | 31.7 mi. | | | Sauzer's Kiddieland | Schererville | IN | 46.1 mi. | | | House of Kicks | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | | | Haunted Trails | Burbank | IL | 56.4 mi. | | | Jeepers | Harwood Heights | IL | 58.3 mi. | | | Kiddieland | Melrose Park | IL | 60.2 mi. | | | Adventureland Amusement Park | North Webster | IN | 61.9 mi. | | | Safari Land | Villa Park | IL | 66.9 mi. | | | Dinorex | Addison | IL | 67.2 mi. | | | Enchanted Castle | Lombard | IL | 67.9 mi. | | | Dinorex | Arlington Heights | IL | 68.7 mi. | | | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee | IL | 72.6 mi. | | | Indiana Beach | Monticello | IN | 74.7 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Dundee | IL | 84.6 mi. | | | Fun Spot | Angola | IN | 88.2 mi. | | | Dinorex | Crystal Lake | IL | 88.2 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Racing Rapids Action Park | East Dundee | IL | 83.4 mi. | | | Full Blast - Flash Flood/Gully Washer | Battle Creek | MI | 84.8 mi. | | | Splash Family Water Park | Grand Rapids | MI | 94.4 mi. | | | Michigan's Wild Water Adventure Water Park | Muskegon | MI | 99.9 mi. | | | Magic Waters | Cherry Valley | IL | 119.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Whittaker Woods Golf Course | New Buffalo | MI | 3.7 mi. | | | Grand Beach Golf Course | Grand Beach | MI | 6.4 mi. | | | Pebblewood Country Club | Bridgman | MI | 10.7 mi. | | | Valley Hills Golf Course | Rolling Prairie | IN | 11.5 mi. | | | Birch Tree Golf Course | New Carlisle | IN | 13.1 mi. | | | Michigan City Municipal Golf Course | Michigan City | IN | 13.4 mi. | | | Oak Tree Golf Course | Plainfield | IN | 14.3 mi. | | | Hanging Tree Golf Club | Westfield | IN | 19.3 mi. | | | Hamlet Golf Course | Hamlet | IN | 20.6 mi. | | | Oaks Golf Club | Saint Joseph | MI | 21.9 mi. | | | Plym Park Municipal Golf Course | Niles | MI | 22.7 mi. | | | Blossom Trails | Benton Harbor | MI | 23.2 mi. | | | Indian Lake Hills Golf Course | Eau Claire | MI | 23.2 mi. | | | Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club | Benton Harbor | MI | 23.2 mi. | | | Pipestone Creek Golf Course | Eau Claire | MI | 23.2 mi. | | | Blackthorn Golf Club | South Bend | IN | 24.9 mi. | | | Elbel Golf Course | South Bend | IN | 24.9 mi. | | | Erskine Golf Course | South Bend | IN | 24.9 mi. | | | Robin Hood Golf Club | South Bend | IN | 24.9 mi. | | | Studebaker Municipal Golf Course | South Bend | IN | 24.9 mi. | | | Whispering Pines Golf Course | Walkerton | IN | 27.5 mi. | | | Robbinhurst Golf Club | Valparaiso | IN | 29.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Swiss Valley | Jones | MI | 46.2 mi. | | | Timber Ridge Ski Area | Gobles | MI | 55.7 mi. | | | Cannonsburg Ski Area | Cannonsburg | MI | 105.3 mi. | | | Pando Ski Center | Rockford | MI | 106.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Warren Woods State Park | | MI | 3.7 mi. | | | Warren Dunes State Park | | MI | 7.8 mi. | | | Indiana Dunes State Park | | IN | 20.9 mi. | | | Potato Creek State Park | | IN | 26.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Hesston Steam Museum | Laporte | IN | 14.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Horn Archaeological Museum | Berrien Springs | MI | 19.9 mi. | (History) | | Northern Indiana Center for History | South Bend | IN | 24.8 mi. | (History) | | Studebaker National Museum | South Bend | IN | 24.8 mi. | (Technology) | | South Bend Regional Museum of Art | South Bend | IN | 24.8 mi. | (Art) | | Brauer Museum of Art | Valparaiso | IN | 30.9 mi. | (Art) | | Pullman | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | (History) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | (History) | | Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museum of Online Museums | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Peace Museum | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | (Science) | | Chicago Academy of Sciences Nature Museum | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | (Science) | | Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | (Science) | | Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | (Science) | | Illinois Railway Museum | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Museum of Broadcast Communications | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend | IN | 24.8 mi. | | | Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | | | John G. Shedd Aquarium | Chicago | IL | 49.4 mi. | | | Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield | IL | 59.8 mi. | | | Racine Zoological Gardens | Racine | WI | 83.6 mi. | | | Binder Park Zoo | Battle Creek | MI | 84.8 mi. | | | Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne | IN | 94.1 mi. | | | Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens | Milwaukee | WI | 104.3 mi. | |
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