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Convenient Merrillville Lodging at our Hotel near Deep River Water Park

Located just 45 minutes outside of Chicago and 20 minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan, the Country Inn & Suites is the perfect place to enjoy some of Indiana's natural beauty or explore Chicago attractions. Merrillville is at the southernmost tip of Lake Michigan near parks, golf and lake beaches. For family fun, visit the Deep River Water Park, Turkey Creek Golf Club and Star Theatre. Check out the great rates at our comfortable and convenient hotel near Lake Michigan.

Lodging in Merrillville provides convenient access to the following attractions:

  • Brauer Museum of Art (8.2 miles)
    Brauer houses a renowned collection of 19th and 20th-century American art, including works by Frederic Edwin Church, Asher B. Durand, Childe Hassam, Georgia O'Keeffe and Ed Paschke.
    Phone: +1 (219) 464-5365
  • Deep River Water Park (5.2 miles)
    This huge water park is fun for the whole family, and converts to ice skating facilities in the winter.
    Phone: +1 (219) 947-7850
  • Star Plaza Theatre (1.6 miles)
    The Star Plaza Theatre seats 3,400 people for great shows year round.
    Phone: +1 (219) 791-1234
  • Taltree Arboretum &Gardens (8.7 miles)
    Taltree maintains woody plant collections, beautiful gardens, and natural areas for the benefit of the people in the South Lake Michigan Region.
    Phone: +1 (219) 462-0025
  • Trackside Merrillville (2.2 miles)
    Designed like a sports bar, food and drinks are served here as nation-wide thoroughbred and harness horse races are simulcast on 250 screens.
    Phone: +1 (219) 755-0000
  • Turkey Creek Golf Club (4 miles)
    Park of the Lake Country Park system, Turkey Creek is newly renovated and offers great golfing opportunities and many special events.
    Phone: +1 (219) 887-3550
  • Westfield Southlake Shopping Mall (2 blocks)
    Westfield is the area's largest shopping mall, featuring over 170 major brand-name stores in a modern indoor environment.
    Phone: +1 (219) 738 2260

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?

Founded in 1859, Porter County's Valparaiso College was one of the first co-educational colleges in the United States. Now a university, Valpo's 315-acre campus is home to some 3600 students, who pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 60 distinct fields of study, ranging from the liberal arts to engineering.

Nearby Attractions

Deep River Water Park Star Plaza Theatre crownpoint.net Crossroads Chamber of Commerce Lake County CVB Gary SouthShore RailCats

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