Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Portage, In

1630 OLMSTED DRIVE

Portage, IN US

Carlson Hotels Worldwide is proud to have opened their 400th Country Inn & Suites By Carlson in Portage, IN. Please be our guest and enjoy the comforts of home at the charming Country Inn and Suites by Carlson, conveniently located in Portage, IN just off of I-94 at exit 19. Just 35 minutes from Chicago Loop and easy access to the Indiana Toll Road, makes this a prime location. This hotel is a totally non-smoking property that offers upgraded sleep systems, Pay-Per-View Movies, microwave and refrigerators in every room, complimentary High Speed Internet access, Wireless will only be available on the ground floor, game room, complimentary hot breakfast, Family Aquatic Center featuring a pool just for kids, Fitness Center and meeting space for up to 60 people.

Directions

GARY REGIONAL ARPT: E

Go southeast on US 12 (Industrial Drive turns into 4th Ave). Bear right onto Chase St, then bear left onto US 20 (5th Ave). Turn left onto IN-53 (Broadway). Turn right on ramp to I90 East (Indiana East-West). Portions toll. Take I90 E to Exit 23 (Willowcreek Rd) and turn left on Willowcreek road. Turn right onto Ameriplex Drive and then turn right onto Olmsted Drive.

PORTER COUNTY: W

Start out going West on County Road 100 N (Murvihill Rd) toward Industrial Drive. Turn left onto Industrial Drive. Turn right onto Us-30 west. Merge onto IN-49 N toward IN-2 E Valparaiso/Cheston. Merge onto I 94 West. Take the IN-249 Exit which is Exit 19 toward Port of Indiana/Portage. Turn left on Crisman Road/IN-249. Turn Right on Ameriplex Drive and then right on Olmsted Drive.

MIDWAY: E

Take Cicero Ave to I-55 N/Stevenson Expy N. Merge onto Dan Ryan Expy/I-90 E/I-94 E via Exit 292B toward Indiana. Take Dan Ryan Exp E/I-90 Exp E/I-94 Exp E toward 51st St. Merge onto I-90 E toward Exit 59A/Indiana Toll Road (Portions Toll). Merge onto I-94 E via Exit 21 toward Detroit. Take the IN-249 Exit -Exit 19- toward Port of Indiana/Portage. Turn left on Crisman Road/IN-249. Turn right on Ameriplex Drive and then right on Olmsted Drive.

OHARE INTL ARPT: E

Take I-190 East toward Chicago Loop. I-190 E becomes I-90 E. Take Dan Ryan Exp E/I-90 Exp E/I-94 Exp E toward 51st Street. Merge onto I-90 E toward Exit 59A/Indiana Toll Road (Portions toll). Merge onto I-94 E via Exit 21 toward Detroit. Take the IN-249 Exit -Exit 19- toward the Port of Indiana/Portage. Turn left on Crisman Road/IN-249. Turn right on Ameriplex Drive and then right on Olmsted Drive.

SOUTH BEND REGIONAL AIRPORT: E

I80/90 Tollroad via ramp on L, US31 BYP exit 72 towards Niles/South Bend/Plymouth/Airport, merge onto US31 S St Joseph Valley Parkway via exit on the left toward South Bend/Plymouth/South Bend Regional Airport, take exit toward South Bend/Airport, merge onto Lincoln Way West, turn left on Airport Blvd, turn right onto Progress Drive.

Restaurants

Rosewood Family Restaurant

2606 Portage Mall, minutes away. Phone-219-763-3297 Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. Beer and wine served.

Hunan Garden Restaurant

6291 Central Avenue, Phone-219-762-8198. Delivery available. Hunan, Szechuan and Mandarin Cuisine.

Kelsey's Steakhouse

5630 US Highway 6, phone-219-762-2242. Closed Mondays. Resvns accepted. Take-out available. www.kelseyssteakhouse.com.

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

6211 US Route 6 phone-219-762-3243. Carside to go service available. www.applebees.com.

Texas Corral

5880 US Highway 6, phone-219-764-7515. Lunch specials available.

Culvers

6139 US Highway 6 Phone-219-764-4483 Accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover. www.culvers.com

El Amigo Restaurant

3380 Willowcreek Road Phone-219-763-3833. Cash only, no credit cards accepted.

Great Wall Buffet

5920 US Highway 6. Phone-219-763-7776 Take-out available. Senior discounts available. Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese Food

Pepe's Mexican Restaurant

809 McCool Rd, South Haven, IN Phone-219-762-7666 Entertainment, Dine-in and carry-out. www.pepes.com

Schoops Hamburgers

3285 Willowcreek Rd. Phone-219-763-1410 Accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express.

Miller Bakery Cafe

555 South Lake St, Gary, IN Phone-219-938-2229 Fine dining. Live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays from 9p-12a.

Breakfast Room

Breakfast is served each morning in the hotels Breakfast Room located on the first floor.

Longhorn Steakhouse

Quaker Steak & Lube

Next door 219-764-9464 www.quakersteakandlube.com

Area Attractions

GARY REGIONAL ARPT

PORTER COUNTY

MIDWAY

OHARE INTL ARPT

SOUTH BEND REGIONAL AIRPORT

Anderson's Vineyard and Winery

Winner of state, Midwest and national winemaking competitions, this family owned vineyard offers free wine tasting, 16 different wines, a country market, gift items, homemade baked goods, tours and banquets. Phone-219-464-4936

Bailey Homestead

A 1/4 mile walk takes you back in time to the home of one of the first European settlers in this area.

Blast Camp Paintball Field

www.blastcamp.com Opponents tag each other with paintballs propelled by airpowered marking guns. There are trained referees for all games. Equipment rental and group rates available.

Chellberg Farm

Wander through a turn-of-the-century farm and enjoy our farm animals, or walk through the nearby hardwood forest.

CMS Marine

Powerboat rentals for sightseeing, fishing, picnicking or family fun on Lake Michigan. For reservations call-219-763-7308

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Comprised of the Visitors Center, information desk, Bailly Homestead, Chellberg Farm, Dunewood Campground, and much more.

Indiana Dunes State Park

Features bathhouse/pavilion, picnic areas and shelters. The Park offers three miles of beach, 16.5 miles of trails and Mt. Tom, the tallest dune at 192 feet.

Paul H Douglas Center for Environmental

An Environmental learning center. Open to scheduled groups Monday - Saturday. Open Sunday, Family Day, 2-4 p.m. Hiking trails take you through the Black Oak Savannah of Miller Woods.

Splash Down Dunes Water Park

Splash Down Dunes is Northwest Indianas premier water park, offering a full day of fun for the entire family. On the shores of Lake Michigan and just one mile from Indiana Dunes State Park.

Valparaiso University

Founded in 1859, this 310-acre campus is home to nearly 4,000 students. They pursue majors in more than 70 fields of study in five colleges. Valpo also has a Graduate Division and a highly reputable Law School. Phone-219-464-5230 www.valpo.edu

West Beach

Four miles of beach, a modern bathhouse, nature study activities, picnic area, duneland grass prairie, Long Lake and 3.5 miles of hiking trails. A parking fee is charged in the summer.

Yellow Brick Road Gift Shop

Wizard of Oz Memorabilia and collectables. Home of the Wizard of Oz Museum for a minimal fee.

Zao Island

Zao offers two 18-hole miniature golf courses, batting cages,go-karts, bumper cars, lighted driving range, super slide, live alligators, indoor arcade, snack shop and prize redemption center. Open all year round.

Inmans Recreation Center

Activities for the whole family. Inmans offers bowling, billiards, miniature go-karts, bumper boats, basketball, beach volleyball, arcade, lazer tag, outdoor pavilion, saloon and banquet center.

Imagination Glen

Imagination Glen Park has to offer heavily wooded areas, picnic grounds & shelters, soccer & softball complex, steel wheels BMX track, mountain bike trails, playground and fishing along Salt Creek.

Notre Dame

Home of the Fighting Irish

Woodland Park

Woodland Park has to offer a large playground, BMX race track, skate park and community center with available banquet facilities.

Navy Pier

Chicago's #1 destination for travelers offers multiple dining options, boat cruises, shopping, games, musical entertainment and an IMAX Theater.

Bass Pro Shop

The world's leading supplier of premium outdoor gear is just a short walk away from the hotel. They have men, women and children's clothing, country market, gift items and a wonderful restaurant on the premises.