- 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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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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Accommodating 130 theatre-goers at a time, Chicago Street Theatre held its first play in 1955, staging since then children's plays, musicals, comedies and dramas. It is the home of the festival Kids CTG.
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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 award-winning theatre company housed within the Chicago Street Theatre performs a wide range of plays, including the classics and new productions throughout the year. The venue holds 130 seats in a stadium-style arrangement so that good views of the stage can be achieved by all audience members.
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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.
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Part of Central Park Plaza, Porter Health Amphitheater is an outdoor stage with ample lighting. A common venue for musical concerts in the summer time, it is surrounded by a splash pad and children's play area.
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Built as a tribute for the veterans of the Civil War in 1893, the Memorial Opera House can welcome 364 visitors at a time. It was the host of musical and drama plays, while also being rented for special events such as weddings and graduations.
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Featuring four separate courts, The Courts provides a place for youth to enjoy a variety of sports and activities. Along with basketball and tennis, gymnastics and cheer camps and clinics are also offered here.