Long Beach, Indiana is set along Lake Michigan. A longtime weekend getaway for those living in Chicago as well as for its Michigan neighbors, Long Beach welcomes guests to enjoy jet skiing, biking and sailing in its waters and along its rolling sand dunes. Though it does offer tranquil areas, there is also world-class dining, casinos and shopping in the vicinity and many hotels for lodging for guests.
Located just a little over eight miles from Long Beach, Indiana is the Country Inn and Suites in Michigan City. Guests staying there are afforded close proximity to all that the area has to offer including being four miles from the Old Michigan City Lighthouse Museum and the Washington Park Zoo.
Those who choose the Country Inn and Suites are awarded with many extras that include a complimentary breakfast, high-speed wireless Internet access, cable TV with HBO and rooms that include a refrigerator and microwave. Kids under 18 also stay free with the paid room of an adult.
Rooms are spacious and include work areas and some even include a wet bar and whirlpool tubs.
Guests have the use of the hotel's fitness center and indoor, heated swimming pool. The facility is 100 percent smoke-free.
Country Inn and Suites
3895 N. Frontage Rd.
Michigan City, IN 46360
219-879-3600
Clarion Inn is locate 11 miles from Long Beach in Michigan City, Indiana. Just 12 miles away from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, guests can visit the beach and forests for swimming and fishing.
The Clarion Inn offers guests free "USA Today," free breakfast, free wireless Internet and connecting rooms if needed. Younger visitors will appreciate the game room and option of having an Nintendo in the room. The rooms feature refrigerators and microwaves and whirlpool tubs. There is also an on-site exercise room and laundry room. While this facility is not 100 percent smoke-free, non-smoking rooms are available upon request.
Clarion Inn
5820 South Franklin St.
Michigan City, IN 46360
1-219-879-0311
clarionhotel.com
If visiting the natural setting of Long Beach, but wishing to also spend time at the slot machines, then Blue Chip Hotel Casino is an ideal location. Offering 486 rooms in two towers just a little over three miles from Long Beach, the Blue Chip Hotel Casino has views of Lake Michigan.
Just miles away from hiking and birdwatching along the shore, those who wish to spend a few hours at the spa instead can do so in the on-site 10,000 square foot Spa Blu, which also houses a fitness center. The Stardust Event Center inside the casino welcomes national music groups and comedy acts and there are five different dining options including a buffet and steakhouse. Rooms include refrigerators, coffeemakers and coffee, Jacuzzi tubs and marble bathrooms.
Blue Chip Hotel Casino
2 Easy St.
Michigan City, IN 46360
1-219-879-7711
bluechipcasino.com
