- The list below includes 176 free or cheap things to do in or near East Chicago, Indiana, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and History Museums.
- From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve to Olympia Lanes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park and Valparaiso.
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395 W Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Friendship Park Conservatory is a conservatory featuring well maintained gardens and an indoor atrium. The conservatory is available for events such as weddings, showers, and parties, and is venue to a master gardener program.
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One of the most popular recreational facilities that is operated by the city is known as the Centennial Rec Center which was formerly called Centennial Park. Within the area, visitors can enjoy ball fields, soccer fields, a 10,000-square-foot gymnasium, a group fitness studio, and an indoor pool.
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Surrounding Lake Glenview, Gallery Park is an interactive park where locals can hike three different trails, fish at 8 designated locations, catch a performance at the amphitheater, or play a game at one of the many ball fields.
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Central Rd & E River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Administered by the city, the Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area is an off-leash dog park that features separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also feature a pond.
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Locals and visitors can get out to enjoy some fresh air at Einstein Park. The park features a playground, basketball court, baseball diamond, and shelter for rent for reunions, birthday parties, and other events..
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9957 North Frontage Road, Michigan City, IN 46360
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Stateline Blueberries is a 35 acre family owned and operated u-pick blueberry farm. Nine varieties of blueberries that ripen throughout the growing season ensure a long June to August harvest. Blueberry blossom honey, jam and syrup are also for sale.
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Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities at the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. The preserve offers areas for camping, fishing, picnicking, archery, hiking, tubing, horseback riding, golfing, cross-country skiing, and bicycling.
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Community Bark West is a fenced, off-leash park with separate small dog area within the larger main park. The park features walking paths, fountains for dogs and people, shelter for shade and inclement weather and waste disposal bags and receptacles.
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A 38 acre forest preserve located between Des Plaines and Glenview, the Beck Lake Forest Preserve is a popular fishing spot for bass, northern pike, carp, catfish, bluegill, and a variety of other fish.
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Habitat Park is an often overlooked 2 acre outdoor exhibit at the Kohl Children's Museum. Climbing structures, a maze, water painting wall, alternative energy exhibit, sensory garden, interactive sculpture trail with numerous activities are some of the activities available.