- TripBuzz found 185 things to do with kids in or near East Chicago, Indiana, including 185 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park and Valparaiso.
- From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve to Olympia Lanes, the East Chicago area offers 103 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
- With its close proximity to Lake Michigan and Downtown Chicago, the city of East Chicago is a popular tourist destination. The suburban area is home to family friendly neighborhoods and scenic local parks. Aside from access to the sights and tastes of the big city, the area also offers delectable and authentic Chicago cuisine, as well as lodging, shops and entertainment.
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Somme Prairie Nature Preserve is a 90 acre nature preserve populated by savanna, prairie, woodland, and ephemeral ponds. The preserve is a natural habitat to hundreds of rare plant and animal species. Guided tours are available on request.
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Dempster Rd & Ferris Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188
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The Linne Woods Forest Preserve is a nature preserve commonly visited by nature lovers. Visitors to the preserve enjoy biking through the paved trails, hiking, or spending time relaxing in the peaceful atmosphere.
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17424 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 47374
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Overlooking the Galien River, the Galien River County Park lets visitors hike, walk along trails, and view fall leaves changing color. The park has marshland that can be accessed by boardwalk.
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The AMC Theatres in Northbrook offer the latest in digital production and 3D entertainment. Large screen formats, such as IMAX, make movie viewing an immersive and almost interactive experience. Show times in the theaters are generally in the evening or afternoon.
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A popular location for birthday parties, Nickel City offers a variety of arcade games; including racing games, Dance Dance Revolution, shooting games, and more. Kids can redeem prizes with the tickets won from the games.
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A movie theater featuring 14 screens, AMC Northbrook Court 14 displays first-run features films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
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17424 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 49117
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Situated on 86 acres, Galien River County Park features upland and wetland habitats as well as views of the Galien River. The park provides trails suitable for hiking, areas for fishing and a tower overlooking the area.
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Busse Woods
E Higgins Rd & Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Locally known as Busse Woods, this managed park area is officially designated as the Ned Brown Preserve. It features wetlands, open fields, and heavy forest and is popular with fishermen, hikers, birdwatchers, and noted for a small pasture of elk.
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Northbrook Court Mall, 2042 Northbrook Ct, Northbrook, IL 60062
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With blocks, toys, and tents for young children to play with, Gymboree Play & Music offers classes to aid in a child's development. The instructor uses the playground to encourage the development of balance and coordination skills.
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Located on 72-acres of land in total, Olympic Park is a park complex featuring a large variety of amenities and facilities. 17 soccer fields, five softball fields, a walking path, basketball courts, and a playground are among these amenities.