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Because you’ll save on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Portage. Not-to-be-missed sights include Kalahari Indoor Waterpark and Noah’s Ark Waterpark in the area.

Motels often include free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

These are some of our customers’ top motels in the larger area. The Ridge Hotel Portage: Stay within a 30-minute drive of Kalahari Indoor Waterpark and Noah’s Ark Waterpark. Enjoy access to the arcade/game room, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Amber’s Inn & Suites: A seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. Central Portage is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) away. Motel 6 Baraboo, WI - Lake Delton: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from the heart of Portage. White Rose Inns: Central Portage is 16.8 mi (27.1 km) away. A seasonal outdoor pool along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Thunderbird Motor Inn Baraboo: 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from the heart of Portage. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Take time to check out the shops and enjoy the waterfalls in this family-friendly area while you’re sightseeing. People who’ve visited Portage like its waterparks, mountain landscape, and restaurants. Must-see places in and around Portage include Kalahari Indoor Waterpark and Noah’s Ark Waterpark. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Glacial Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin River, and North Country National Scenic Trail. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, Knuckleheads Bowling and Family Entertainment Center, and Wizard Quest.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Portage to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 25°F. The snowiest months in Portage are January, April, March, and December, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Portage to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), which is located 28.4 mi (45.7 km) away from the city center. To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Portage Station.