Free & Cheap Things to Do in Merrillville, IN

  • The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Merrillville, Indiana, including 94 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
  • From Star Plaza Theatre to T.J. Maloney's Authentic Irish Pub, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Merrillville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Tinley Park and Hammond.
  • The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Merrillville, Indiana, including 94 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
  • From Star Plaza Theatre to T.J. Maloney's Authentic Irish Pub, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Merrillville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Tinley Park and Hammond.
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37.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Fishing New Buffalo Yacht Club, New Buffalo, MI 49117 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy guided fishing trips on Lake Michigan with Captains Steve and Andy Peterson. Their trips are for up to 6 people and target a variety of fish from aboard a 39 foot Wellcraft Coastal.
37.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 116 N Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 MoreLess Info
Featuring primarily the seascape portraits of late artist Charles Vickery, the Clipper Ship gallery offers prints from similar artists as well. The Vickery prints are the primary focus, with numerous originals and reproductions offered for sale.
37.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 400 W Division Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 MoreLess Info
Formerly known as North Park, Taylor Park features a varied array of attractions, including six tennis courts, a soccer field, and playgrounds with equipment for toddlers and older kids. The park also has picnic areas that can be reserved.
37.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 197 S East Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
Kankakee Model Railroad Club & Museum displays pieces that exhibit Kankakee's railroading history, including three different model train layouts of varying scale. They also have restored train cars such as a trolley, caboose, and a 1947 Pullman coach.
37.4 Miles
90% 21 votes
Specialty Museums 197 S East Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
Kankee Railroad Museum portrays the history of the railroads, starting from the days of its revolutionary inception to the yesteryear diesel engines. Both adults and kids can have a very interesting time during their visit.
37.6 Miles
95% 39 votes
Architectural Buildings 701 S. Harrison Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1900, the B. Harley Bradley House is the first house designed by the architect during his Prairie School Period. It can host private events.
37.6 Miles
52% 46 votes
Children's Museums 6445 W North Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 MoreLess Info
Wonder Works Children's Museum features creative play areas for children birth to age eight. The museum offers an outdoor organic garden and five 'experience zones' for children to explore. They also provide a puppet theater and four imaginary play areas.
37.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 601 E Indiana Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 MoreLess Info
Oselka Park features two baseball diamonds, one softball diamond, a soccer field, a sledding hill, a pavllion with restrooms, and a bandshell and concessions during scheduled events. The Pavilion also features a fireplace open for public use.
37.7 Miles
78% 126 votes
Race Tracks 500 Speedway Boulevard, Joliet, IL 60433 MoreLess Info
Chicagoland Speedway is a 1 ½ miles motorsport racetrack, hosting annually the NASCAR series. It has a capacity of 75,000 seats, and it can accommodate in its infield 626 RVs.
37.7 Miles
Rusty Wallace Racing Experience- Chicagoland Speedway allows visitors to drive racecars on a 1.5 mile d-shaped oval super speedway track, or just ride along. Packages start from as few as 3 laps, up to 50.
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