- Our list of the best things to do in East Chicago, Indiana, features the top 243 nearby activities — including 90 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- East Chicago, IN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of East Chicago, IN , followed by 241 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park, Valparaiso, Gary, Orland Park, Hammond, Cicero, Berwyn, Chesterton, Oak Lawn, Portage, Schererville, Merrillville, Forest Park, Munster, Lansing, Naperville, Kankakee, Oak Forest and Hobart
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29.2 Miles
With a playground covering multiple areas, Butterfield Park offers visitors swings, climbing structures, walking paths, and more. The park has several picnic areas with back to back picnic tables and covered pavilions.
29.4 Miles
Elmer's Watersports is a shop that offers everything from teaching beginner level courses and selling recreational gear, to a well-rounded scuba shop. They provide training to the young and old, the novice, the advanced and the technical Scuba diver.
29.4 Miles
60%
5 votes
100 Meijer Drive, Michigan City, IN 46360
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A movie theater featuring 14 auditoriums, AMC Showplace Michigan City 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room, theater rentals and a concession area.
29.5 Miles
From walking paths to playgrounds, Robert E James Park provides visitors with an outdoor area for activities. During the winter season, visitors can bring a sled to a popular sledding spot on one of the park's hills.
29.6 Miles
Experience a little bit of Vegas right here in the Midwest at the Blue Chip Casino. This full-service casino serves all your gaming needs, features a two tower hotel, spa and event center.
29.6 Miles
85%
67 votes
1 Washington Park Marina, Michigan City, IN 46361
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The only lighthouse in the state of Indiana is the Old Lighthouse Museum in Michigan City. See exhibits detailing Lake Michigan shipwrecks, climb the lantern tower and discover maritime history from the 1800's.
29.6 Miles
Lovers of Toby Jugs will greatly appreciate a visit to its designated museum in Evanston. The American Toby Jug Museum features thousands of interesting and exciting character jugs in its collection.
29.6 Miles
Dave's Down To Earth Rock Shop sells not only gems and minerals but jewelry, beads, fossils, Native American art and many other artifacts, sculptures and unique items. There is also a free museum downstairs filled with fossils.
29.6 Miles
The Piccolo Theatre is a 50-seat space that offers comedic performances for all ages. Performances range from Shakespeare and classics, to contemporary pieces and originals written by the theatre staff.
29.7 Miles
Pinstripes is an Oak Brook bistro that features bocce and bowling. Gluten-free cuisine, flatbreads and housemade pastas are among the featured entrees. The facility hosts school field trips that teach children about the games of bowling and bocce too.