Things To Do In Merrillville
Ideally placed near the intersection of U.S. 30 and I-65, the Residence Inn Merrillville hotel by Marriott provides the perfect home base for all of your Merrillville and Chicago excursions. Nearby, you'll find a little bit of everything from malls to major businesses, some within walking distance of the hotel. We are across the street from Star Plaza Theatre, and just a short drive away you'll find Deep River Water Park, Westfield Shopping Towne, and Riverboat Casinos. Here are just a few of the many places and activities to visit in Merrillville and the surrounding area:
Attractions:
- Downtown Chicago
- Deep River Waterpark
- Indiana Dunes National Park
- Majestic Star II
- Star Plaza Theatre
- Franciscan St. Anthony Health - Crown Point
- Methodist Hospital Southlake
- Methodist Hospital Northlake
- Porter County Memorial Hospital
- St. Mary's Hospital Hobart
- St. Margaret's Mercy - Dyer
Shopping Centers and Malls:
- Westfield Shopping Mall
- The Crossings at Hobart
- Merrillville Plaza
- Century Plaza
Airports:
- Chicago O'Hare
- Chicago Midway
Merrillville Universities and Colleges:
- Valparaiso University
- Indiana University Northwest
- Indiana Wesleyan University
- Brown-Mackie College
- Purdue University Calumet
Merrillville Businesses & Employers:
- NiSource
- Ford Motor Co
- MonoSol
- Direct Buy
- Methodist Hospitals
- Arcelor-Mittal
- US Steel
- BP Oil Refinery
- Kawasaki
- ZF Lemforder
- Mitsubishi
Check out our Merrillville Restaurants page for more on that many dining options around the Residence Inn Merrillville hotel.