Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gary, IN

  • 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.
  • 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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48.2 Miles
86% 202 votes
Horse Races 2200 W Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60006 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of horse racing events and wagering on the races at Arlington International Racecourse. The horse racetrack also features a sports bar, a restaurant and a variety of contests and promotions.
48.2 Miles
60% 193 votes
Restaurants 583 N Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant is a restaurant that serves Italian food, seafood, and appetizers along with a selection of wines. The restaurant has a tasting room and also a wine club.
48.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 1-9 W Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193 MoreLess Info
Originally dedicated to men and women who have participated in the armed forces, Veterans Gateway Park is a community park that also functions as a gateway to Town Square. The park contains laser engraved bricks to commemorate individual veterans services.
48.2 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 527 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Dating back to 1917, the West Chicago Historical Society-Kruse House Museum is a fully furnished historic home with all period furnishings and a variety of exhibits about local and railroad history.
48.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks Waubonsie Creek Trl, Aurora, IL 60504 MoreLess Info
Located near the shores of the lake, Waubonsie Lake Park is a popular location to enjoy a variety of recreational activities. The park features a playground, a covered shelter, and a paved trail for walking, jogging, or other activities.
48.3 Miles
- 2 votes
Mini Golf 2205 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Highland Park Golf Learning Center & Adventure Golf encompasses both a full driving range and a challenging 18 hole miniature golf course. They can also provide junior and adult golf instruction for up to six 45 minute sessions.
48.4 Miles
84% 179 votes
Movie Theaters 1100 E North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Open only during the weekends during the warmer months, the Cascade Drive In shows popular first-run movies on its single screen. Two movies are shown each night that the drive in is open, and there is a separate picnic area for guests who want to bring their own food.
48.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Mini Golf 1501 Mitchell Drive, Oswego, IL 60543 MoreLess Info
Bogies Indoor Golf Club is an indoor golfing facility that is best known for being the home of the Full Swing Golf Simulator. The facility has two person golf leagues and is available for corporate events.
48.6 Miles
Family Fun Center 1505 Mitchell Drive, Oswego, IL 60543 MoreLess Info
A family entertainment center, Fore! Family Fun features a black light miniature golf course, mini bowling lanes and bounce houses with a 16' slide. The center also provides arcade and redemption games, a dining menu and private event hosting.
48.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 200 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
West Chicago City of Art Gallery offers a main showroom along with other smaller display rooms. They feature an array of works including handy works and paintings by local artists as well as photograph bookmarks.