- TripBuzz found 128 things to do with kids in or near Gary, Indiana, including 117 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Valparaiso, Tinley Park and Oak Lawn.
- From U.S. Steelyard Field - SouthShore Railcats to Miller Beach, the Gary area offers 99 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Parks, Theaters and Historic Buildings.
- Bordering Lake Michigan, Gary is the ninth largest city in Indiana. Popularly known as the birthplace of the Jackson 5, the city has many ties to the entertainment industry, including being a title song in 1957's The Music Man, and being a backdrop in the 2010 film Transformers: Dark of the Moon. The city also features fourteen parks and various sports venues.
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Glen Theatre of Gary, Indiana strives to provide patrons with quality entertainment through theatre. The venue produces a variety of events and shows including film festivals, stage plays, children's theatre and more.
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Hammond's Gibson Woods Nature Preserve is administered by Lake County Parks. It offers extensive hiking trails and opportunities for wildlife viewing, as well as an environmental awareness center that hosts educational programs.
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The Kennedy Theatre is a family owned and operated theater. The theater is a historic piece of Hammond and shows the latest blockbuster hits, offering a full service snack and drink bar.
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For those searching precious information about the area, Indiana Welcome Center is worth the while. In here there is also a museum dedicated to John Dillinger, as well as a gift shop, and a theater.
7.5 Miles
Designed for the whole family, Camelot Bowling Centers Inc. features 48 lanes and leagues for every age and gender. The center also features a multi-use indoor sportsplex for hockey, softball, soccer and roller derby.
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Hosting bowling leagues and tournaments, Camelot Bowling Center offers recreational bowling to the public. In addition to the lounge, the bowling alley has a snack shop where visitors can purchase appetizers, pizza, and dessert.
7.7 Miles
County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana is an apple orchard that offers pre-bagged and u-pick apples. The facility is also home to a timber-framed barn where events are held throughout the year. A Kid's Farm is located at the facility.
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Stocked with a variety of hot tubs and pool supplies, Caribbean Pools & Spas offers vinyl and fiberglass pools for sale. In addition, the technicians at this location offer pool maintenance and upkeep services.
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Hammond's Columbia Park is over eleven acres of lush greenery and amenities for the whole family. The park features basketball, baseball, picnic areas and a children's playground.
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An indoor family fun center, Jak's Warehouse offers a variety of amusements. It has Laser Tag, a laser maze, a ball pit, a sky trail, and bumper cars, and most attractions are scaled for younger and older kids.