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 		39 miles from Chicago
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Indiana Attractions near our Merrillville Hotel

For Merrillville hotels east of Chicago near exciting Indiana attractions and sights, stay with us. Enjoy shopping malls or unique antique shops located in downtown historic areas. Tee off at your choice of area golf courses in and around Merrillville; hotel guests have their pick of several in the area. Take the kids to Deep River Waterpark or the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore for hiking and swimming. Try your hand at four casinos. Are you a college football fan? The University of Notre Dame is only an hour away from our Merrillville hotel. The Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza is pretty close to just about all of the most popular Indiana attractions.

Conveniently located Merrillville IN hotel near the following Chicago and Indiana attractions:

  • Downtown Chicago, 39 miles
  • 5 River boat casinos, within 20 minutes
  • Westfield Mall, 5 minutes
  • Indiana Dunes State Park on Lake Michigan, 30 minutes NE
  • Deep River Water Park, 10 minutes
  • 30 golf courses within 30 minutes
  • Outlet Malls (Michigan City), 45 minutes
  • Midway Airport, 35 minutes
  • O'Hare International Airport, 55 Minutes
  • Valparaiso University, 20 minutes
  • Crown Point Antique Shops, 10 minutes
What are some other Indiana attractions near the Radisson Merrillville hotel?
  • Deep River Waterpark
    9001 E Lincoln Hwy
    Crown Point, IN 46307
    Take the kids to enjoy this Indiana attraction's wet and wild atmosphere. Several slides and pools, as well as beach volleyball make this a fun place for the whole family - and it's less than six miles from our Merrillville hotel.
    (219) 947-7850
    5.6
  • Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
    450 W 100 N
    Valparaiso, IN 46385
    Escape from the city to one of the most relaxing Indiana attractions. Be at peace with nature at this 360-acre nature preserve not far from our Merrillville hotel.
    (219) 462-0025
    10.7
  • Star Plaza Theatre
    8001 Delaware Place
    Merrillville, IN 46410
    Catch one of this Indiana attraction's exciting shows, adjacent to our Merrillville hotel. You'll find big names in entertainment here night after night. Ask about our Radisson Overnight Packages.
    (219) 791-1234
  • Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
    Spend a relaxing afternoon at this most idyllic of Indiana attractions. The dunes by the lakeshore will give you a welcome respite from your hectic day. Explore some historical sites or just enjoy nature and the wildlife, not far from our Merrillville hotel.
    (219) 926-7561-225
    13.4
  • Majestic Star Casino
    1 Buffington Harbor Dr
    Gary, IN 46406
    Try your luck at the Majestic Star Casino. This Indiana attraction's slots and table games might allow you to leave Merrillville with more money than you brought.
    (219) 977-7777
    19.4
  • Golf
    Golf courses are some of the most popular Indiana attractions. Lucky for you, there are about 30 courses within 30 minutes of our Merrillville hotel, making the Radisson the perfect spot for a golfing trip to Indiana.

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?

Want to learn more about one of the 20th century's most storied criminal figures? Hammond, Indiana, features the John Dillinger Museum, where guests can catch up with the notorious gangster and his band of thieves, who robbed banks and evaded lawmen during the Great Depression. The museum features wax figures, clothing worn by the gangsters, and information on their infamous heists. The jail in nearby Crown Point is where Dillinger staged his famed "wooden gun" escape on March 3, 1934.

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