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Because you’ll save on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Portage. In the area, favorite places to visit include Kalahari Indoor Waterpark.

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 Ho-Chunk Casino. 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. Black Hawk Motel and Suites: Central Portage is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) away. A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. White Rose Inns: 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from the heart of Portage. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Take time to check out the shops and waterparks in this family-friendly area while you’re sightseeing. Those visiting Portage have good things to say about its waterfalls, mountain landscape, and restaurants. 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: Kalahari Indoor Waterpark, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, and Knuckleheads Bowling and Family Entertainment Center. Some historical places you might want to see include Museum at the Portage, Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters, and Historic Indian Agency House.

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.