Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gary, IN

  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Gary, Indiana, including 99 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Art Gallery and Eating Districts.
  • From Marquette Park to Miller Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gary and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Valparaiso, Tinley Park and Oak Lawn.
  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Gary, Indiana, including 99 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Art Gallery and Eating Districts.
  • From Marquette Park to Miller Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gary and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Valparaiso, Tinley Park and Oak Lawn.
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35.4 Miles
82% 55 votes
Parks 3459 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
Offering an 18-hole miniature golf course, Sports Park Driving Range & Adventure Golf has a batting cage for visitors to practice their batting skills. The range has 40 stations where visitors can use a debit card to automatically receive balls.
35.5 Miles
92% 26 votes
Parks 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Dawes Park located in Evanston is a charming holiday destination. Many of its facilities are open only during a certain time of the year. Lake Michigan is the center of attraction of this resort.
35.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
National & State Parks 17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 49117 MoreLess Info
Situated in a wooded area, New Buffalo Township Memorial Park features courts for basketball and bocce ball, horseshoe pits, a playground and a splash pad. The park can be used for picnics and provides a pavilion, tables and grills.
35.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Tennis 1300 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
Nationally recognized Oak Brook Park District Tennis Center has 8 indoor air-conditioned and 8 outdoor seasonal USTA blue/green courts. Other amenities include: racquetball, wally ball, table tennis, fitness room, lounge, sauna, pro shop, child care, and member discounts.
35.6 Miles
100% 29 votes
Architectural Buildings 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook, IL MoreLess Info
Built during the Gilded Age (1870 to 1900), the Mayslake Peabody Mansion is an estate that is located in the Mayslake Forest Preserve in Oak Brook, Illinois. The large residence was the former home of coal baron, Francis Stuyvesant Peabody.
35.6 Miles
71% 7 votes
Dog Park St. Paschal Dr, Off of 83 just South of 22nd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
Mayslake Dog Park is a large, off-leash park where dogs can run and play freely. It includes separate areas for large and small dogs, and has a walking trail that circles the park.
35.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 375 W First Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
With a playground covering multiple areas, Butterfield Park offers visitors swings, climbing structures, walking paths, and more. The park has several picnic areas with back to back picnic tables and covered pavilions.
35.8 Miles
94% 35 votes
Art Museum 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 MoreLess Info
It's a pleasure to visit a place which is as expansive and as grand as the Mary and Leigh Block Museum. Exhibits are vast and various. Artists featured are of the highest standards and authenticity.
35.8 Miles
93% 56 votes
National & State Parks 17424 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 47374 MoreLess Info
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.
35.8 Miles
62% 146 votes
Pubs 626 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Located near downtown Evanston, the Celtic Knot Public House serves traditional pub fare and a wide selection of imported and craft beers, wines and spirits. The pub also hosts regular live music and monthly storytelling events.
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