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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38.1 Miles
35% 80 votes
Bowling Yorktown Shopping Center, 100 Yorktown, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
A bowling center with 18 lanes, Lucky Strike offers open bowling as well as private event hosting. The facility provides two full-service bars, 12 plasma and 12 projector screens, a dining menu and billiard tables.
38.1 Miles
45% 44 votes
Movie Theaters 80 Yorktown Shopping Ctr, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Utilizing IMAX and RealD 3D technology, AMC Yorktown Premium Cinema shows the latest independent and blockbuster films in its stadium style amphitheaters. The auditoriums feature cushioned chairs with a folding lap table for visitors to enjoy food on.
38.1 Miles
Arcades Finley Square Shopping Center, 1524 Butterfield Rd, Ste C, Downers Grove, IL 60515 MoreLess Info
A family entertainment center, Laser Quest-Downers Grove features a two-level laser tag arena with fog, music and lighting effects. The center offers a room for private events, day camps and a concession area with pizza and drinks.
38.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Natural Landmarks 8199 N Caldwell Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
A forest preserve, the Miami Woods features relaxing trails for cyclists and walkers in and around Cook County. And with a variety of plant species, this park further provides for both bird and wildlife watching.
38.2 Miles
78% 18 votes
Historic Sites Columbia Street, Joliet, IL MoreLess Info
Part of the Des Plaines River preservation system, the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site is a 52 acre preserve and former iron manufacturing facility site. The preserve offers a 0.59 mile interpretive trail and the 10.81 mile Centennial Trail.
38.2 Miles
84% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
An entertainment resource, the Wilmette Theatre offers first-run and art films as well as live theater productions, concerts, comedy and children's shows. The theatre also offers classes in acting and musical theater.
38.2 Miles
9% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 4999 Old Orchard Center, Ste A21, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Regal Gardens 7-13 is a multiplex movie theater with digital projection that airs first run films. The theater offers mobile ticketing and also hosts birthday parties and other special events.
38.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 25 W Busse, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
The five-lane Hinkley Pool is a public swimming pool that features a thirty-three-yard pool, a one-meter springboard, a grassy picnic area, a volleyball court, and a snack machine. The pool has discounted entry fees for children.
38.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
The Wilmette Park District Community Recreation Center, features workshops, dance and exercise programs, gymnastics and sports gyms, and an auditorium. With 94,000 square feet and room for special events, it also serves as the base for several community programs.
38.3 Miles
The Joliet Area Historical Museum is meant to show the heritage of this city. Besides the galleries in which the visitor is introduced to local history, in here can also be found a Lunar Lander Simulator, life size models and interactive temporary exhibits.
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