- The list below includes 176 free or cheap things to do in or near East Chicago, Indiana, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and History Museums.
- From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve to Olympia Lanes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park and Valparaiso.
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875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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See four states at one time from the John Hancock Observatory in downtown Chicago. The tourist attraction is one of Chicago's tallest buildings, with the observatory located on the 94th floor.
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Water Tower Place offers guests the opportunity to shop at stores like Macy's, American Grill Place, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Visitors of this site can also eat at M Burger and view The Art of Dr. Seuss.
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Challenge a group of friends to a riveting game of laser tag at Chaser's Laser Tag. Arcade games are also available. Birthday parties, school field trips and other group events can be booked.
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Oak Street Beach offers guests the opportunity to hike and swim in the waters of Lake Michigan. The location, which is often a site for beach volleyball games, also provides places for guests to purchase beer and cocktails.
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Along the Kankakee River, Big River Fly Fishing offers drift boat trips for smallmouth bass. Fishing trips include all gear needed, and a number of instructional programs are available to those wanting to learn.
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As a horse racing venue, Hawthorne Race Course provides visitors with a space to watch thoroughbred horses race while enjoying a meal. Visitors can participate in placing wages on horses for the races.
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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.
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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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During the winter season, visitors can enjoy outdoor, recreational ice skating at Bobby Hull Community Ice Rink. The rink has several concession stand that serves warm refreshments like hot chocolate.
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15611 S 94th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
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An indoor miniature golf course lit entirely by ultra-violet black lights, Space Golf transforms miniature golf into a cosmic experience. Music, lasers, and optional 3D glasses enhance the experience, as well.