- The list below includes 91 free or cheap things to do in or near Chesterton, Indiana, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Breweries, History Museums and National & State Parks.
- From Indiana Dunes State Park to Prairie Duneland Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chesterton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Michigan City and New Buffalo.
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6.4 Miles
Rodgers Lakewood Park is a community managed 122 acre park that features a disc golf course, hiking, fishing, and boating. The park offers numerous shelters, walking paths, and sculpted garden areas.
6.5 Miles
Sitting atop a series of lakes, Rogers-Lakewood Park allows visitors to enjoy a number of water-based activities like paddle boats, but also has hiking trails and a rock climbing wall. The local wildlife includes beavers and turtles.
6.7 Miles
Ogden Dunes Beach in Ogden Dunes, Indiana, is not a public beach. In order to visit the beautiful beach in the summer months, you will need to purchase a permit in the town. The mile-long beach is actually divided into two separate beaches: East Beach and West Beach.
7.0 Miles
Visitors can go skating on the rink at R-Way Skate Center. It sometimes has obstacles in the rink for skaters to challenge themselves with. On 'All-Niter' skate nights, the skate rink is open for 24 hours.
7.8 Miles
The Foundation Meadows Park is a recreational park that features a service memorial, a main administrative building, and a butterfly meadow. The park also is home to a caterpillar crossing.
8.2 Miles
West Beach, Indiana Dunes is a beach-side park featuring three looping walking trails. Visitors to the beach can swim (with lifeguards on duty in the summer,) go hiking or bird watching on one of the trails, or go fishing.
8.7 Miles
Built in 1994, Valplayso is a recreational playground that spans 17,000-sqft and boasts a poured rubber surface. The park features a Little Viking Tot Lot, a Spider Climber, and a Zip Krooz.
8.7 Miles
Designed for the whole family, Camelot Bowling Centers Inc. features 48 lanes and leagues for every age and gender. The center also features a multi-use indoor sportsplex for hockey, softball, soccer and roller derby.
8.7 Miles
Hosting bowling leagues and tournaments, Camelot Bowling Center offers recreational bowling to the public. In addition to the lounge, the bowling alley has a snack shop where visitors can purchase appetizers, pizza, and dessert.
8.9 Miles
Featuring four baseball fields located at its center, Old Fairgrounds Park offers open grass areas for recreation and sports like soccer. It has a walking track along the perimeter, a playground and a pavilion for events and parties.