Gary Historic Hotel

A trip to the sights with historical relevance in Gary is likely on top of your travel itinerary. Also discover the many sights including the casinos and lake views.

Based on our travel expertise, Dream Retreat Guesthouse, Indiana Dunes Nat’l Park, 10 min hike to Beach is a top guest house for history buffs booking on Expedia and it features in-room kitchens.

In Gary, you’ll find 90 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Top places to visit include Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Lake Street Beach and Marquette Park.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a building that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Gary, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Gary, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.