Whether you're in town for business or leisure, you're sure to find plenty of things to do and see in the city of Valparaiso. Our I-90, I-65 hotel near Valparaiso University is the perfect place to stay if you're planning a college visit or looking for Valparaiso lodging for parents' weekend. Enjoy downtown Valparaiso attractions near our Indiana hotel as well including the Memorial Opera House, shopping, restaurants and entertainment. If you're with the family on an Indiana vacation, stay at our Valparaiso hotel near Splash Down Dunes and Deep River Water Parks. Looking for lodging near Porter County Fairgrounds? Our hotel is just minutes from this popular Valparaiso attraction. Whether you're up for adventure, or getting down to business, there's no better Indiana hotel than the Country Inn & Suites Valparaiso!
These Indiana attractions are conveniently located nearby the Country Inn & Suites Valparaiso, IN hotel:
Downtown Valparaiso For Valparaiso shopping, restaurants, antiques, history and entertainment, explore downtown during your trip. Don't forget to take in a show at the Memorial Opera House! 104 Indiana Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383 1.3 miles from hotel
Memorial Opera House With a variety of shows playing at this historic Valparaiso attraction, you'll want to make sure to visit during your Indiana vacation. (219) 548-9137 104 Indiana Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383 1.3 miles from hotel
Indiana Aviation Museum This Indiana attraction features military aircrafts and both live and static exhibits. (219) 548-3123 4601 Murvihill Rd Valparaiso, IN 46383 3.0 miles from hotel
Valparaiso University During your trip to Valparaiso, be sure to visit this lively university near our Valparaiso hotel. Art lovers will want to check out the on-campus Brauer Museum of Art as well. (219) 464-5430 1700 Chapel Dr Valparaiso, IN 46383 0.6 miles from hotel
Porter County Fair This Indiana event is fun for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy the Fair Queen contest, derby, delicious foods, music, entertainment and more. (219) 462-0321
Deep River Water Park For a "splashtastic" time, check out this Indiana attraction near the hotel. With water slides, rides, a wave pool, food and more, you're sure to get wet and have fun. (219) 947-7850 9001 E US Highway 30 Crown Point, IN 46307 10.8 miles from hotel
Splash Down Dunes With 13 water thrill rides, a wave pool, kids area, cafe and more, this Indiana attraction is fun for the entire family. (219) 929-1181 150 E US Highway 20 Chesterton, IN 46304 14.1 miles from hotel
Valparaiso Popcorn Festival Named the "best festival of the region," the Valparaiso Popcorn Festival is an Indiana event not to be missed. Enjoy browsing through more than 500 food and craft booths at this Valparaiso attraction.
Porter Memorial Hospital State of the art medical care is less than a mile from the Country Inn Valparaiso. (219) 263-4600 814 LaPorte Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383 0.8 miles from hotel
About Merrillville
Set in the middle of Lake County, Merrillville is part of the Gary metropolitan area. The city is located just forty miles from Chicago and within a few hours' drive of Forth Wayne, Indianapolis, Toledo, and Detroit. Several major interstates connect Merrillville to these large metropolitan areas, including I-65, US 30, and SR 53. Residents of Merrillville trace the city's beginnings to 1834, when Potawatomi Indians lived in the area and named it McGwinn Village. Since then, the city has flourished, changing names twice, and finally incorporating in 1971. Today's Merrillville offers educational and cultural opportunities and, in its 14 area parks, swimming, boating, fishing and picnicking. Thanks to its proximity to the southern tip of Lake Michigan, pleasant shorelines are within a reasonable driving distance. Three major colleges and universities also call Merrillville home: Calumet College of St. Joseph, Indiana University Northwest, and Purdue University Calumet. New-comers to the area can educate themselves about the region by visiting the Merrillville-Ross Township Historical Museum, housed in a former schoolhouse. The city also boasts the Star Plaza Theatre, which showcases a variety of cultural performances annually.
Did you know?
"Easy as 1, 2, 3!" Gary is the hometown of Joseph and Katherine Jackson, parents of one of the most prominent and profitable families in entertainment history. The recognition comes thanks to the talents of daughters LaToya and Janet and brothers Jackie, Marlon, Tito, Jermaine, and Michael, the self-proclaimed "King of Pop."