- Our list of the best things to do in Merrillville, Indiana, features the top 109 nearby activities — including 38 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Merrillville, IN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 7 things to do within the city of Merrillville, IN , followed by 102 popular activities in nearby cities, including Valparaiso, Gary, Tinley Park, Hammond, Chesterton, Portage, Schererville, Munster, Chicago, Lansing, East Chicago, Oak Forest, Hobart and Orland Park
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Pit master slow smokes ribs for barbecue that won the 2015 Best Barbecue Place at Steve Harvey’s Neighborhood Awards
7.8 Miles
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.
7.8 Miles
The Concord Recreation Center is a family friendly facility that offers athletics programs such as flag football, youth basketball, youth soccer, and adult softball. The center has summer camps and teaches sports lessons and clinics.
8.4 Miles
The Northern League minor league baseball team for Gary, Indiana, can be found at the U.S. Steelyard Field. The family-friendly ballpark offers between-inning entertainment, giveaways, fireworks, concessions, and affordable tickets. Kids can join Rusty's Kids Club for special benefits.
8.8 Miles
Gary Aquatorium is also known as Chanute Aquatorium. It is a flight museum honoring octave chanute and tuskegee airmen. The view of Lake Michigan is stunning here. The private garden on two levels is ideal for organizing events.
8.8 Miles
Visitors can view a collection of original art, photography, and fine American crafts at Lake Street Gallery. The gallery specializes in local art inspired by the Indiana Dunes and the shores of Lake Michigan, and also offers custom framing.
8.8 Miles
The Gardner Center For the Arts provides presentation of visual and performing arts and hosts a variety community events. It is operated by the Miller Beach Arts and Creative District, a non-profit community development organization.
9.0 Miles
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.
9.3 Miles
Covering 360 acres of prairies, wetlands, gardens and woodlands, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens welcomes the entire family. The children can enjoy the miniature steam engines, while the bird watchers can take any of the 5 trails totaling almost 4 miles to spot trumpeter swans and other 18 bird species.
9.4 Miles
Guests can enjoy a recreational facility with a mix of architectural styles at the Marquette Park Pavillion. The pavilion is available to host special events and offers access to the natural areas at Marquette Park.