- 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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Hidden Oaks Nature Center offers visitors of all ages and backgrounds with the opportunity to connect with nature. Patrons can participate in interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, register for nature programs or hit the trails with a self-guided Discovery Pack.
39.2 Miles
Woodridge's Cinemark is a movie multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood films. The cinema features an IMAX theater, tall-backed reclining seats with movable arm rests, and digital video and sound. The theater offers a variety of matinees and discounts.
39.3 Miles
Enchanted Castle is an amusement park with a variety of activities like laser tag, go-karts, bumper cars, mini-golf and bowling and many other attractions. There is also an arcade and refreshments including alcohol for adults.
39.3 Miles
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Greene Rd & Hobson Road, Naperville, IL 60517
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A 16-acre, off-leash canine recreation facility, Green Valley Forest Preserve Dog Park features fenced grassy fields with a separate 1.5-acre small dog area. The park provides picnic tables, shaded areas, walking trails and dog waste bags.
39.4 Miles
Keay Nature Center is a 4.6 acre nature center featuring several accessible nature trails and small waterfalls. Much of the center's plant-life is identified via informational plaques, and visitors will also find several memorial signs.
39.4 Miles
At Thornwood Park, visitors can enjoy recreational activities like tennis, baseball, and ice skating. The park has a playground with swings, a climbing structure, and monkey bars. There are also several walking paths for joggers.
39.5 Miles
Situated in a prairie, visitors can see ducks, frogs, and tadpoles in the two ponds of Wildwood Nature Center. There is also a butterfly garden with several different species of butterflies.
39.5 Miles
Located within a peaceful residential neighborhood, the Maine Park Leisure Center is a community center that provides a number of amenities and services for local residents. Meeting rooms, a gym, and a preschool program are among the amenities available.
39.6 Miles
Offering year-round outdoor activities, Woodland Park features facilities for soccer, tennis and basketball as well as open play space and a playground. In winter, the park opens an outdoor ice skating rink.
39.6 Miles
Romeoville of Village is a village that has a fire department, a police department, a public works program, and a community development organization. The village also provides recreational programs to the community for free.