| upgraded suites (some sleeping up to 4 guests) add sitting areas. theres also a craft beer and wine lounge. a refined restaurant serves new american cuisine, and has stone fireplaces and outdoor seating. wi-fi is available. the 12 stylish suites feature wood-paneled walls, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. set on 40 wooded acres off i-94, this rustic-chic boutique hotel for adults only is 3 miles from the shady creek winery and 6 miles from the washington park zoo. brewery tours are offered for a fee. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
O'Hare International Airport 1 hr 25
Hesston Steam Museum (16 min)
Museum featuring a woodland train trip, steam-powered machines & a blacksmith shop. Indiana Dunes State Park (18 min)
Dune-lined park for hiking, swimming, fishing, cross-country skiing, birding & more, plus campsites. Washington Park Zoo (12 min)
A 15-acre zoo featuring tigers & other animals plus an observation tower overlooking Lake Michigan. Shady Creek Winery (5 min)
Sprawling, 20-acre wine production facility with patios & porches, fireplaces & a tasting room. Friendship Botanic Gardens (10 min) Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa (10 min)
Casino complex offering contemporary rooms, casual dining & multiple nightclubs, plus a spa & pool. Mount Baldy (14 min)
Park and lake Pinhook Bog (13 min) Michigan City Lighthouse (14 min)
Lighthouse, lake, and architecture Old Lighthouse Museum (13 min)
Quaint 19th-century lighthouse with a seasonal museum offering exhibits on maritime history. Washington Park Beach (14 min)
Beach area on Lake Michigan features surfing, swimming & boating, plus a small zoo & lighthouse. Barker Mansion (11 min)
Built in 1857 & expanded in 1905, this English Manor–style home features period furnishings. Four Winds Casino Resort – New Buffalo (10 min)
Massive casino offers 3,000 slots plus gaming tables & dining spots within a luxury hotel. Save the Dunes (10 min)
Hiking and nature | 
