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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46.3 Miles
67% 9 votes
Hiking Trails 722 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
Running parallel to Chicago's commuter rail line north of the city limits, the nine-mile Green Bay Trail is suitable for all ages. The trail is used for bicycling, in-line skating, walking and cross-country skiing.
46.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 9300 Weber Park Pl, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Skatium Ice Arena has both a full-size rink and a smaller rink, features its own cafe and is open for public skating year-round. They offer figure skating and hockey programs for both children and adults.
46.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Paddleboarding 601 Graham Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 MoreLess Info
Paw Paw River Kayaking & Stand-Up Paddleboarding offers kayak and paddleboad rentals for unguided tours on the river. Visitors can see local wildlife including great blue herons, deer, rare birds and beavers.
46.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Lockwood & Dempster, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
Skokie's Lockwood Park features an array of attractions, including tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball field, playgrounds with climbing structures, swings, slides, and other equipment, and picnic areas with a barbecue pit.
46.6 Miles
75% 12 votes
Swimming Pool 1000 East Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN MoreLess Info
Merrifield Pool is an Olympic-sized pool. Its main attractions are the 160 ft. water slide, water basketball net, figure-8 wading pool with water umbrella. It also has a snack bar for the hungry.
46.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Forests Touhy & Harts Road, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Bunker Hill Forest Preserve is a large park that offers scenic views of nature, trails for walking or jogging and ample space for picnics. The park also serves as an outdoor venue for any event with proper county permits.
46.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Gardens 1000 E Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN 46544 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the city's sister city, Shiojiri City, Shiojiri Niwa is a Japanese garden with a bridge, pond, and walking paths. The park also has a tea house pavilion that is often used for weddings.
46.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Beaches Jean Klock Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 MoreLess Info
Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., the Jean Klock Park is located in Benton Harbor, Michigan along the shore of Lake Michigan. The park features sand dunes, observation trail, playground equipment and a beach.
46.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Soccer Field 6368 W. Howard Street, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Children between the ages of 18 months and nine years old are the focus of Lil' Kickers, which uses soccer to help children grow. Along with soccer classes and general soccer play, the facility can be rented for birthday parties.
46.8 Miles
92% 62 votes
Specialty Museums 3800 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
The Graue Mill and Museum, located in Oak Brook, Illinois, is a homestead and waterwheel grist mill. Programs are featured at the site that depict life as it was from 1850 to 1890.
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