- 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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Portage Public Marina provides access to Lake Michigan via the Burns Portage Waterway. The marina features fishing from the pier and is also a boat launching site for Lake Michigan.
9.1 Miles
One of two Stardust Bowl locations, Stardust Bowl No 2 offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The alley offers loyalty programs, and hosts birthday parties, corporate events, and other gatherings.
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With access to a beach and fishing pier, Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk is a popular location for activities and scenic views. It includes a 3,500 square foot public pavilion with restrooms, a snack bar and a meeting room.
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Merge Arts is an art gallery that focuses on providing opportunities for local and regional artists to exhibit their work. Each exhibit is connected with a charity, and ten percent of art sales goes to benefit that charity.
9.2 Miles
Centennial Park features playground equipment for children to enjoy during their visit. Additionally, the site also features spacious fields, banquet halls, a flower garden, a fishing pond, a bike park, and restrooms.
9.2 Miles
Located in downtown Hammond, Paul Henry's Art Gallery is in a building that was once a hardware store. The gallery itself hosts a variety of art by local artists, and has live music on weekends.
9.3 Miles
Covering 6.5 acres, the Community Veterans Memorial depicts the major conflicts which shaped the 20th century with sculptures and life-size monuments. From WWI to the Desert Storm, the memorial is dedicated to all war veterans.
9.3 Miles
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19 votes
875 Deercreek Drive, Schererville, IN 46375
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Featuring 16 auditoriums, AMC Showplace Schererville 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, theater rentals for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
9.5 Miles
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7 votes
1400 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville, IN 46375
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Featuring 12 screens, AMC Showplace Schererville 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides a game area, stadium seating, theater rentals and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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Visitors can go skating on the rink at R-Way Skate Center. It sometimes has obstacles in the rink for skaters to challenge themselves with. On 'All-Niter' skate nights, the skate rink is open for 24 hours.