- 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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Hammond's Columbia Park is over eleven acres of lush greenery and amenities for the whole family. The park features basketball, baseball, picnic areas and a children's playground.
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Opened in 1953, Lan Oak Lanes features 16 lanes of bowling with shoe rental. The bowling center also has a lounge, snack counter with food and drinks and a private room for events and parties.
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With access to a beach and fishing pier, Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk is a popular location for activities and scenic views. It includes a 3,500 square foot public pavilion with restrooms, a snack bar and a meeting room.
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Merge Arts is an art gallery that focuses on providing opportunities for local and regional artists to exhibit their work. Each exhibit is connected with a charity, and ten percent of art sales goes to benefit that charity.
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Located in downtown Hammond, Paul Henry's Art Gallery is in a building that was once a hardware store. The gallery itself hosts a variety of art by local artists, and has live music on weekends.
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Zao Island features a range of recreational activities including batting cages, mini golf, laser tag, go karts, bumper cars and an arcade. Zao Island also has a real alligator exhibit where patrons can feed the alligators from a pole.
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Lansing Cinema 8 is a local movie theater that shows its visitors the latest Hollywood film releases. Amenities at the theater include a number of concessions as well as matinee specials.
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Sitting atop a series of lakes, Rogers-Lakewood Park allows visitors to enjoy a number of water-based activities like paddle boats, but also has hiking trails and a rock climbing wall. The local wildlife includes beavers and turtles.
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The Foundation Meadows Park is a recreational park that features a service memorial, a main administrative building, and a butterfly meadow. The park also is home to a caterpillar crossing.
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One of the most popular family friendly attractions in Hammond is Olympia Lanes. The bowling alley offers multiple lanes for league or casual play as well as a full service food and drink bar.