- The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Gary, Indiana, including 99 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Art Gallery and Eating Districts.
- From Marquette Park to Miller Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gary and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Valparaiso, Tinley Park and Oak Lawn.
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3459 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076
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Offering an 18-hole miniature golf course, Sports Park Driving Range & Adventure Golf has a batting cage for visitors to practice their batting skills. The range has 40 stations where visitors can use a debit card to automatically receive balls.
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Dawes Park located in Evanston is a charming holiday destination. Many of its facilities are open only during a certain time of the year. Lake Michigan is the center of attraction of this resort.
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17425 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 49117
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Situated in a wooded area, New Buffalo Township Memorial Park features courts for basketball and bocce ball, horseshoe pits, a playground and a splash pad. The park can be used for picnics and provides a pavilion, tables and grills.
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Nationally recognized Oak Brook Park District Tennis Center has 8 indoor air-conditioned and 8 outdoor seasonal USTA blue/green courts. Other amenities include: racquetball, wally ball, table tennis, fitness room, lounge, sauna, pro shop, child care, and member discounts.
35.6 Miles
Built during the Gilded Age (1870 to 1900), the Mayslake Peabody Mansion is an estate that is located in the Mayslake Forest Preserve in Oak Brook, Illinois. The large residence was the former home of coal baron, Francis Stuyvesant Peabody.
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St. Paschal Dr, Off of 83 just South of 22nd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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Mayslake Dog Park is a large, off-leash park where dogs can run and play freely. It includes separate areas for large and small dogs, and has a walking trail that circles the park.
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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.
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It's a pleasure to visit a place which is as expansive and as grand as the Mary and Leigh Block Museum. Exhibits are vast and various. Artists featured are of the highest standards and authenticity.
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17424 Red Arrow Highway, New Buffalo, MI 47374
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Overlooking the Galien River, the Galien River County Park lets visitors hike, walk along trails, and view fall leaves changing color. The park has marshland that can be accessed by boardwalk.
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Located near downtown Evanston, the Celtic Knot Public House serves traditional pub fare and a wide selection of imported and craft beers, wines and spirits. The pub also hosts regular live music and monthly storytelling events.