- 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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38.3 Miles
Featuring multiple trails, Pilcher Park is suitable for hiking and biking, has wooded areas and spots for picnics and is home to wildlife such as birds and deer. The park has a nature center with animals like turtles and snakes.
38.3 Miles
56%
9 votes
1423 N. Broadway St (Rt. 53), Joliet, IL 60435
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Opened in 1988, Haunted Trails Family Amusement Park & Picnics is an amusement park featuring a number of attractions to enjoy. Two 18-hole mini-golf courses, batting cages, go-karts, and a restaurant are among the amenities offered.
38.3 Miles
An entertainment center, Sky Zone Elmhurst features trampoline-related activities including open jumping, dodgeball, slam dunk basketball, a foam pit and fitness classes. The center also offers private party hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.
38.3 Miles
Running parallel to Chicago's commuter rail line north of the city limits, the nine-mile Green Bay Trail is suitable for all ages. The trail is used for bicycling, in-line skating, walking and cross-country skiing.
38.3 Miles
An old-fashioned arcade devoted to preserving and celebrating the game of pinball, the Chicago Street Pinball Arcade features a wide array of pinball and classic arcade machines. Visitors can also reserve the venue for parties.
38.4 Miles
34%
29 votes
145 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Skokie, IL 60077
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The movie theater, Loews Theatres Gardens 1-6, is a cinema that features amenities including wheelchair accessibility, listening devices, stadium seating, and digital projection. The theater has ticket kiosks and offers mobile movie tickets.
38.4 Miles
33%
6 votes
175 Old Orch Shoppng Ctr, Skokie, IL 60077
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A six-screen movie theater, Regal Gardens Stadium 1-6 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers mobile and self-service ticketing, stadium seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
38.4 Miles
Centennial Ice Rink has a main rink and a studio rink where visitors can skate or play hockey or broomball, and where all equipment and the rinks can be rented. It has a concession stand with snacks and refreshments.
38.4 Miles
493 Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
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There's something for everyone at The HUB at Berens Park, including four batting cages, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a water play area and playground equipment. Also available are five lighted ball diamonds and two football/soccer fields.