Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gary, IN

  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Gary, Indiana, including 99 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Art Gallery and Jazz/Blues Bars.
  • From Marquette Park to Miller Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gary and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Valparaiso, Tinley Park and Oak Lawn.
  • The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Gary, Indiana, including 99 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Art Gallery and Jazz/Blues Bars.
  • From Marquette Park to Miller Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gary and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Valparaiso, Tinley Park and Oak Lawn.
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44.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Village of Elk Grove is a municipality located in northeastern Illinois adjacent to O'Hare International Airport and the city of Chicago. The village is located primarily in Cook County with a small portion in DuPage County.
44.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 24028 W Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
Works from artists Louis Icart and Salvador Dali are specialties at the Lockport Street Gallery, a local graphic arts gallery. In addition to Icart and Dali's etchings, the gallery also offers jewelry, hand-blown glass, and pottery, among other items.
44.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds Plainfield, IL MoreLess Info
Located along a lake, Bruce Ponti Memorial Park features a large grassy area suitable for sports and other recreational activities. The park provides a children's playground, paved walking paths, trees, benches and sand volleyball courts.
44.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
History Museums 1776 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Located in the Northfield Inn, Northbrook Historical Society and History Museum has a top floor that is a recreation of an 1890s Shermerville home with period furnishings and artifacts. The museum contains the Schinleber photograph collection among other exhibits.
44.4 Miles
85% 20 votes
Parks 83rd & Book Road, Naperville, IL 60567 MoreLess Info
Located on 1829 acres of land in total, the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve is a forest preserve that contains a large amount of biodiversity. Visitors commonly enjoy walking through the trails or having picnics while enjoying the natural scenery.
44.4 Miles
60% 10 votes
Family Fun Center 824 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
A 36-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Mount Prospect offers open and league bowling along with party hosting. The center provides a pro shop, arcade games, billiard tables, a snack bar and a lounge with adult beverages.
44.4 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 101 S Maple Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
The Mt Prospect Historical Society Museum is a museum that chronicles the history of Mount Prospect. The museum is best known for the Dietrich Friedrichs House that was built in 1906.
44.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 1313 N Burning Bush Ln, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
The Burning Bush Trails Park offers 10-acres of outdoor space for visitors to enjoy. The park includes amenities such as a covered gazebo and a playground for residents to use.
44.5 Miles
56% 16 votes
Bowling 53 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Elk Grove Bowl & Billiards is a bowling alley and pool hall that also features a pro shop, video arcade and bar and grill. They also offer cosmic bowling, league play, tournaments and party packages.
44.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 500-598 E Henry Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
Busse Park is a recreational and sports park, with large stretches of green grass and plenty of tall trees. It offers numerous amenities, including a playground with big slides, basketball court, baseball diamond and tennis courts.
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