- Our list of the best things to do in Gary, Indiana, features the top 172 nearby activities — including 61 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gary, 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 16 things to do within the city of Gary, IN , followed by 156 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Valparaiso, Tinley Park, Hammond, Michigan City, Chesterton, Oak Lawn, Portage, Schererville, Merrillville, Munster, Orland Park, Lansing, East Chicago, Oak Forest, Hobart and Michigan City
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Portage Public Marina provides access to Lake Michigan via the Burns Portage Waterway. The marina features fishing from the pier and is also a boat launching site for Lake Michigan.
9.1 Miles
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.
9.1 Miles
With access to a beach and fishing pier, Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk is a popular location for activities and scenic views. It includes a 3,500 square foot public pavilion with restrooms, a snack bar and a meeting room.
9.1 Miles
Merge Arts is an art gallery that focuses on providing opportunities for local and regional artists to exhibit their work. Each exhibit is connected with a charity, and ten percent of art sales goes to benefit that charity.
9.2 Miles
Centennial Park features playground equipment for children to enjoy during their visit. Additionally, the site also features spacious fields, banquet halls, a flower garden, a fishing pond, a bike park, and restrooms.
9.2 Miles
Located in downtown Hammond, Paul Henry's Art Gallery is in a building that was once a hardware store. The gallery itself hosts a variety of art by local artists, and has live music on weekends.
9.2 Miles
Featuring both new and seasoned talent from the Hammond area is the Towle Community Theater. The theater features a selection of stage plays and musicals throughout the year, nurturing local talent and bringing culture to the local community.
9.3 Miles
Covering 6.5 acres, the Community Veterans Memorial depicts the major conflicts which shaped the 20th century with sculptures and life-size monuments. From WWI to the Desert Storm, the memorial is dedicated to all war veterans.
9.3 Miles
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19 votes
875 Deercreek Drive, Schererville, IN 46375
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Featuring 16 auditoriums, AMC Showplace Schererville 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, theater rentals for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
9.4 Miles
Chewing gum, chocolates, and several other types of sweets are produced at the Albanese Candy Factory. The factory tour includes free samples.