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2590 Southlake Mall Drive, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Offering RealD 3D technology, AMC Showplace Hobart 12 shows the latest indie and blockbuster films in its auditoriums. Its concession stand offers standard movie snacks like popcorn, in addition to chicken tenders and fruit flavored sodas.
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2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, WI 53404
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The Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts is part of the larger Racine Art Museum. It hosts a variety of fine art exhibits, including an exhibit of art by students and faculty of the museum itself.
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2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, WI 53404
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Established in 1938, The Racine Theatre Guild Inc. has been in charge of promoting and hosting theatre arts with a focus on local community performances. Seasonal events are featured along with education on historical performances.
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N3219 County Road H, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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Located one mile north of downtown Lake Geneva, Lake Geneva Canopy Tours offers exhilarating ziplining with 8 different lines of varying heights. Party groups can enjoy the scenery together.
49.3 Miles
Ellwood House Museum is dedicated to Issac Ellwood, the man that tamed the west through the invention of barb-wire. It can be rented for special events, together with its surrounding gardens.
49.3 Miles
The Indiana Ballet Theater provides an experience of culture and art through their professional ballet stage performances. The theater produces full length classic ballets including Peter Pan, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and more.
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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.
49.6 Miles
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.
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The Racine Zoo offers several up-close encounters with its animals including feeding the Masai giraffes, petting camels, and holding birds in the aviary. The zoo has several activities just for children including playgrounds and a Barnyard Safari, while everyone can take a ride on the train.
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Dedicated to helping children achieve a healthy and happy life, Racine Gymnastics is open to all ages of children. From young tots to school aged children, the gym challenges, supports, and develops children to achieve and perform their best.