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Burns Harbor

Indiana, United States · North America

About Burns Harbor

Burns Harbor sits on the route: 10 minutes from Ogden Dunes, 50km from Route 66 - Chicago Start.

Burns Harbor is a town located in Indiana, United States. With a population of 1,609, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Burns Harbor sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Burns Harbor to your route.

About Burns Harbor

Burns Harbor is a town in Westchester Township, Porter County, Indiana, United States on the shores of Lake Michigan in Northwest Indiana. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Burns Harbor had a population of 2,055. Burns Harbor is located adjacent to the Indiana Dunes, an area that

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Burns Harbor offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Burns Harbor located?

Burns Harbor is located in Indiana, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.6259 latitude, -87.1334 longitude.

What is the population of Burns Harbor?

Burns Harbor has a population of approximately 1,609 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,609
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Indiana
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.6259, -87.1334

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Worth the detour from Burns Harbor

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Field Museum of Natural History

Home to Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found, along with extensive anthropological and geological collections.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Shedd Aquarium

Iconic Chicago aquarium on the Lake Michigan waterfront housing over 32,000 animals from around the world.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Willis Tower (Sears Tower)

Iconic 110-storey Chicago skyscraper with a glass-floored Skydeck, once the tallest building in the world.

50 km · about 60 min drive

historic highway

Route 66 - Chicago Start

The 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

50 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Art Institute of Chicago

One of the oldest and largest art museums in the US, renowned for its Impressionist collection and Grant Wood's American Gothic.

50 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Lou Mitchell's

Serving double-yolk eggs and free Milk Duds since 1923, this Chicago diner beside the start of Route 66 is the traditional first breakfast of the Mother Road journey.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Burns Harbor

  • 50 kmRoute 66 - Chicago StartThe 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Burns Harbor.

Ogden Dunes

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 1,115

Porter

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 4,879

Chesterton

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6 km awayPop. 13,433

Portage

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 36,738

South Haven

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 5,282

Lake Station

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 12,054

New Chicago

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 1,975

Hobart

🇺🇸 United States

15 km awayPop. 28,404

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