- 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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Many forget Indiana is located on the south shores of Lake Michigan, but one of the state's highlights is its beautiful dunes, towering 200 feet above the lake. Visit Indiana Dunes State Park, where beaches are wide and swimming is welcome. Concession stands, restrooms, picnic areas, campgrounds and lifeguards …
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Sitting atop a series of lakes, Rogers-Lakewood Park allows visitors to enjoy a number of water-based activities like paddle boats, but also has hiking trails and a rock climbing wall. The local wildlife includes beavers and turtles.
15.6 Miles
Rodgers Lakewood Park is a community managed 122 acre park that features a disc golf course, hiking, fishing, and boating. The park offers numerous shelters, walking paths, and sculpted garden areas.
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The Course at Aberdeen offers excellence in golfing experience. It has been awarded 5-star rating by Chicagoland golf. It is well-managed and offers good but challenging fairways, tees and greens.
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The Foundation Meadows Park is a recreational park that features a service memorial, a main administrative building, and a butterfly meadow. The park also is home to a caterpillar crossing.
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Popular among hikers, the Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve also has an amphitheatre which hosts public events, such as concerts. A pavilion, ponds, bridges, and a 4 mile-long trail system are also found in here.
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The Prairie Duneland Trail is a popular walking and biking trail in Chesterson. Leading to many other trails in the area, the asphalt trail is surrounded by abundant flora and fauna, making it a beautiful walk.
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With over 50 years of screenings, 49er Drive-In Theatre was one of the USA Today's Top Ten Drive Ins, while also being two timer winner of the Rose Award. Pizzas and other specialties can be served during the movies.
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Abbott Park features a variety of sites for activities like basketball, baseball, and tennis. Visitors of the site can also enroll their children in both after-school and summer sports camps.
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Featuring four separate courts, The Courts provides a place for youth to enjoy a variety of sports and activities. Along with basketball and tennis, gymnastics and cheer camps and clinics are also offered here.