- 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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On the grounds of Olivet Nazarene University, Strickler Planetarium provides space-themed programs and shows ranging from Sesame Street to a fictional star ship adventure. There is also a star talk that includes basic information on star spotting.
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Somme Prairie Nature Preserve is a 90 acre nature preserve populated by savanna, prairie, woodland, and ephemeral ponds. The preserve is a natural habitat to hundreds of rare plant and animal species. Guided tours are available on request.
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Dempster Rd & Ferris Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188
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The Linne Woods Forest Preserve is a nature preserve commonly visited by nature lovers. Visitors to the preserve enjoy biking through the paved trails, hiking, or spending time relaxing in the peaceful atmosphere.
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17424 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 47374
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Overlooking the Galien River, the Galien River County Park lets visitors hike, walk along trails, and view fall leaves changing color. The park has marshland that can be accessed by boardwalk.
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The AMC Theatres in Northbrook offer the latest in digital production and 3D entertainment. Large screen formats, such as IMAX, make movie viewing an immersive and almost interactive experience. Show times in the theaters are generally in the evening or afternoon.
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A popular location for birthday parties, Nickel City offers a variety of arcade games; including racing games, Dance Dance Revolution, shooting games, and more. Kids can redeem prizes with the tickets won from the games.
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A movie theater featuring 14 screens, AMC Northbrook Court 14 displays first-run features films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
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17424 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 49117
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Situated on 86 acres, Galien River County Park features upland and wetland habitats as well as views of the Galien River. The park provides trails suitable for hiking, areas for fishing and a tower overlooking the area.
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Busse Woods
E Higgins Rd & Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Locally known as Busse Woods, this managed park area is officially designated as the Ned Brown Preserve. It features wetlands, open fields, and heavy forest and is popular with fishermen, hikers, birdwatchers, and noted for a small pasture of elk.
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Northbrook Court Mall, 2042 Northbrook Ct, Northbrook, IL 60062
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With blocks, toys, and tents for young children to play with, Gymboree Play & Music offers classes to aid in a child's development. The instructor uses the playground to encourage the development of balance and coordination skills.