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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Pit master slow smokes ribs for barbecue that won the 2015 Best Barbecue Place at Steve Harvey’s Neighborhood Awards
9.0 Miles
80% 54 votes
Visitor Centers 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond, IN MoreLess Info
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
86% 148 votes
Gardens 71 North 500 West, Valparaiso, IN 46385 MoreLess Info
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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Parks 1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
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.
9.5 Miles
25% 4 votes
Skating Rinks 3600 Scottsdale Street, Portage, IN 46368 MoreLess Info
Visitors can go skating on the rink at R-Way Skate Center. It sometimes has obstacles in the rink for skaters to challenge themselves with. On 'All-Niter' skate nights, the skate rink is open for 24 hours.
9.8 Miles
99% 73 votes
Parks 9710 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321 MoreLess Info
Covering 6.5 acres, the Community Veterans Memorial depicts the major conflicts which shaped the 20th century with sculptures and life-size monuments. From WWI to the Desert Storm, the memorial is dedicated to all war veterans.
9.8 Miles
81% 48 votes
Parks 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster, IN 46321 MoreLess Info
Centennial Park features playground equipment for children to enjoy during their visit. Additionally, the site also features spacious fields, banquet halls, a flower garden, a fishing pond, a bike park, and restrooms.
9.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 598 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
As one of most picturesque parks of Indiana, Marquette Park hosts an array of special events throughout the year. The stately historical pavilion and spacious park grounds offer rental spaces, a lagoon, hiking and biking trails, and beautiful views.
9.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 600-698 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
Gary Bathing Beach is a museum that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The facility is a museum of flight and features artifacts that honor Octave Chanute and the Tuskegee Airmen.
9.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Beaches Lake Michigan & the Indiana Dunes, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by a wetland forest, Miller Beach is set on Lake Michigan and has several dunes to climb. The parking lot is decorated by a graffiti artist and is often used for photo-ops.
10.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 6735 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324 MoreLess Info
The Kennedy Theatre is a family owned and operated theater. The theater is a historic piece of Hammond and shows the latest blockbuster hits, offering a full service snack and drink bar.
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