Free & Cheap Things to Do in Chesterton, IN

  • The list below includes 91 free or cheap things to do in or near Chesterton, Indiana, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Breweries, History Museums and National & State Parks.
  • From Indiana Dunes State Park to Prairie Duneland Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chesterton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Michigan City and New Buffalo.
  • The list below includes 91 free or cheap things to do in or near Chesterton, Indiana, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Breweries, History Museums and National & State Parks.
  • From Indiana Dunes State Park to Prairie Duneland Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chesterton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, Gary, Michigan City and New Buffalo.
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43.9 Miles
78% 18 votes
Recreation Centers 1000 Grove Street, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
The McGaw YMCA's amenities include exercise studios, Pilates studio, Racquetball courts, Treadmills, stair climbers, free weights, free wifi, gymnasium, two indoor pools, locker rooms and saunas. Instructional classes, summer camps, and public assistance programs and memberships are available.
43.9 Miles
75% 16 votes
Parks 3220 Oakton Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
A joint project of the City of Evanston and the Skokie Park District, Pooch Park is an off-leash dog park that spans 2.7 acres. The park has separate areas for small dogs and for agility training, and has water fountains.
44.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Gardens 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Designed by Jens Jensen and planted in 1917, Northwestern's Shakespeare Garden is a little known secluded formal garden in the midst of campus that highlights plants mentioned in Shakespeare's works. Other features include a sundial, statues, and a fountain.
44.1 Miles
84% 256 votes
Movie Theaters 1715 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Featuring a combined 18 screens, Evanston Century 12 & Cinearts 6 display first-run Hollywood movies and independent films. The theaters provide stadium seating, arcade games, a lobby cafe and an in-theater bar with adult beverages.
44.1 Miles
82% 55 votes
Parks 3459 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
Offering an 18-hole miniature golf course, Sports Park Driving Range & Adventure Golf has a batting cage for visitors to practice their batting skills. The range has 40 stations where visitors can use a debit card to automatically receive balls.
44.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bowling 2705 Cleveland Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling facility, Kelley's Bowl offers open and league bowling with shoe rental and bumpers. The center provides private event and party hosting, cosmic bowling and a restaurant with food and drinks.
44.4 Miles
83% 65 votes
Lighthouses 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Sharing the site with the Evanston Art Centre, the Grosse Point Lighthouse was built in 1883 by the US Government. Since it was the first lighthouse built in this area, it is now a National Historic Landmark.
44.5 Miles
57% 7 votes
Beaches 2611 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Named for its iconic lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach offers visitors a lifeguard protected beach to swim at. The beach has a trail that leads visitors to the historic lighthouse and surrounding woodland.
44.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Race Tracks 2925 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN 46615 MoreLess Info
The Thazer Raceway is an indoor slot car racing facility that features a 135-ft track that is named the Aristocrat. The facility has a modern PC-based race directory system as well as a 1960s vintage lap counter.
44.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Music Venue Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
Featuring two stages, North Shore Opera Hour offers live singing performances for a variety of genres, from classical music to Broadway tunes. The theater also hosts youth theater performances for the community.
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