- Our list of the best things to do in Merrillville, Indiana, features the top 109 nearby activities — including 38 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Merrillville, IN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 7 things to do within the city of Merrillville, IN , followed by 102 popular activities in nearby cities, including Valparaiso, Gary, Tinley Park, Hammond, Chesterton, Portage, Schererville, Munster, Chicago, Lansing, East Chicago, Oak Forest, Hobart and Orland Park
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Teachers offer instructions on how to recreate a painting during courses at studio and venues throughout the city; drinks not included
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Chewing gum, chocolates, and several other types of sweets are produced at the Albanese Candy Factory. The factory tour includes free samples.
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A live music venue, the Star Plaza Theatre can welcome 3,400 people on its two levels. It was first opened in 1979.
0.8 Miles
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13 votes
800 E. 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410
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As the name promises, T.J. Maloney's Authentic Irish Pub offers an authentic pub experience. The pub offers a variety of beers on tap as well as popular Irish pub food specialties.
2.5 Miles
One of two Stardust Bowl locations, Stardust Bowl No 2 offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The alley offers loyalty programs, and hosts birthday parties, corporate events, and other gatherings.
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Bouncers, slides, wacky worlds, and all sorts of other inflatable obstacles are found at Funflatables. There is also a small children's area in here.
1.7 Miles
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9 votes
2590 Southlake Mall Drive, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Offering RealD 3D technology, AMC Showplace Hobart 12 shows the latest indie and blockbuster films in its auditoriums. Its concession stand offers standard movie snacks like popcorn, in addition to chicken tenders and fruit flavored sodas.
1.9 Miles
The Indiana Ballet Theater provides an experience of culture and art through their professional ballet stage performances. The theater produces full length classic ballets including Peter Pan, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and more.
4.6 Miles
Glen Theatre of Gary, Indiana strives to provide patrons with quality entertainment through theatre. The venue produces a variety of events and shows including film festivals, stage plays, children's theatre and more.
4.9 Miles
Affiliated with Indiana University Northwest, Theatre Northwest presents a seasonally changing slate of dramatic productions put on by primarily University students. The theater also hosts visiting performers ranging from orchestras to lecturers.
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Redar Park is a 9 acre park that features 2 basketball courts, a softball field, a children's playground, and a sand volleyball court. Amenities such as restrooms and drinking fountains are also available.