- 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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Gaylord Building Historic Site presents a fantastically accurate, descriptive history about the place, especially the canal, with artifacts and pictures. The Gaylord building also houses the best restaurant of the town. It's a lively and informative destination.
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201 W. 10th Street, Lockport, IL 60441
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The Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery offers art exhibitions of Illinois artists and artisans, including paintings, quilts, sculptures, and drawings. The art gallery also offers group tours and special events.
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An art gallery that showcases the work of regional artists in various media, Wildwood Gallery & Framing offers works for purchase as well as framing services for prints and documents.
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Dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, Lockport's Lincoln Landing is a park landscaped with flowers, trees, and paths. The center of the park has a large bronze sculpture of Abraham Lincoln as a young man.
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The iPic Theaters welcomes its visitors with flat screen TVs, billiard tables, and an eatery which. The grab-and-go foods can be served in the cinema.
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An Irish themed restaurant and pub, Shanahan's Food & Spirits offers a menu of Irish and American pub favorites as well as a range of beers on tap. The pub hosts live music and special events like karaoke nights.
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Family-oriented and affordable, Tivoli Bowling Lanes accommodates open bowling and league play along with special events throughout the year. Facilities include an underground lounge, snack bar, and meeting rooms for reserved functions.
36.9 Miles
926 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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Gallery's Choice is an art and gift gallery with an emphasis on hands-on art. The gallery offers a variety of artwork for sale and offer several year round art classes.
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Bunker Hill Forest Preserve is a large park that offers scenic views of nature, trails for walking or jogging and ample space for picnics. The park also serves as an outdoor venue for any event with proper county permits.
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The Gaylord Donnelly Canal Trail is a 2.1-mile path that offers a hiking and walking opportunity to its visitors. The location contains markers that explain the history of the canal and the nearby area.