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$$

This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy (under $50), M=Midrange ($50 to $100), U=Upscale ($100 to $150), L=Luxury (over $150). Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to Discount Hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

Fit

Discount Hotels near I-80/90 in La Porte offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

Kit

Discount Hotels near I-80/90 in La Porte offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

I'net

Discount Hotels near I-80/90 in La Porte offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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LaPorte

Back Road Brewery
  About 6 miles south of I-80 is LaPorte. A few miles back we told you about Anderson's Winery with their (FREE) tasting room. LaPorte is the home of the Back Road Brewery. They claim to make "mind-numbing, award-winning beer".
  Certainly, you are familiar with the cliché, "bring your own bottle." These folks take that seriously. Bring your own bottle, jug, or even a water-proof plastic bag, and they will fill it... FREE! (Hope you have a designated driver!).
  Exit the Indiana Toll Road (I-80) at exit 49. Turn left and follow Hwy 39 south to Us-35. Continue on US-35 heading to LaPorte to the intersection of Lake Street (on your right just after you pass the lake). Turn right and the Brewery is a little more than a block ahead just across from the lake. They do have a phone which is rarely answered. The promise is that if you leave your phone number they'll call you back. 1-219-362-7623.

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Door Prairie Auto Museum
  Most of the 'auto museums' along I-80 or in barns or even out in a field, somewhere. This one is high class. Arranged in a very unusual, 3-story building at 2405 Indiana Avenue is their collection of some 50 classics plus collections of antique toys (and lots of other things).
  If you just visited the Brewery on Lake Street, turn around and go back to the end of Lake Street at Pine Lake, turn right, cross the tracks and turn left on Washington. Go the one block to US-35 (which is Indiana Avenue), turn right and follow US-35 to the Museum (it is a taller, red structure with a roof like an up-side-down ice cream cone) at 2405 Indiana Avenue. Phone: 1-219-326-1337.
Web site: Door Prairie Museum.