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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43.5 Miles
79% 57 votes
Observation Decks 455 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Climb to the top of the 14-story tall Millennium Carillion and you can experience the wondrous musical bells and a breath-taking view of Naperville and beyond. Visitors also enjoy concerts from the lawns surrounding the tower.
43.5 Miles
81% 142 votes
Movie Theaters Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101 MoreLess Info
Featuring a line up of the most up-to-date films, Marcus Addison Cinema is a full-service theater with concessions offering sandwiches, pizza, popcorn, snacks and coffee. Beer and spirits are also served at their on-site lounge.
43.5 Miles
50% 12 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1300 Techny Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Open year-round, Five Seasons Sports Club is a health and fitness facility with a family focus. The club has a full range of fitness equipment, and offers a variety of classes.
43.5 Miles
86% 7 votes
History Museums 102 E Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
DuPage County Historical Museum collects and preserves the material culture documenting the county of DuPage, Illinois. The museum offers exhibits and artifacts collected by the DuPage County Historical Society since 1929 and artifacts collected by the Museum since its inception.
43.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 303 W Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Built near the original homestead of John Quincy Adams, Adams Park is a small county park. The park features walking trails, a scenic fountain, and several benches in shaded areas.
43.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 1750 Techny Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 107 acres in total, Techny Prairie Park & Fields is a park featuring a large selection of amenities for guests to enjoy. These amenities include baseball diamonds, batting cages, a playground, a skatepark, and a nine-hole golf course.
43.7 Miles
65% 20 votes
Arcades 723 W Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Inside its 20,000 sqaure foot facility, Party Time Palace offers a variety of entertainment options, from laser tag to miniature golf. The facility also contains indoor bounce houses, inflatable slides, and a mechanical bull.
43.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 208 W Union Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Wheaton's Memorial Park Leisure Center offers a variety of attractions for visitors, including live musical performances, the Taste of Wheaton festival each summer, and races. The park has tennis courts, a horse shoe pit, and picnic areas.
43.8 Miles
92% 26 votes
Parks 616 Delles Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Illinois Prairie Path is a multi-use nature trail for non-motorized public use and spans approximately 61 miles. It was the first U.S. rail-to-trail conversion and is surfaced primarily with crushed limestone surface, which is easy on feet and bike tires.
43.8 Miles
- 2 votes
Bowling 15610 S Joliet Road, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a bowling alley offer leagues and host birthday parties at Plainfield Lanes. The bowling alley also features a bar and grill along with an on site pro shop.
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