Free & Cheap Things to Do in Michigan City, IN

  • The list below includes 65 free or cheap things to do in or near Michigan City, Indiana, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and Art Museum.
  • From Washington Park to International Friendship Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Michigan City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, New Buffalo, Gary and Portage.
  • The list below includes 65 free or cheap things to do in or near Michigan City, Indiana, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and Art Museum.
  • From Washington Park to International Friendship Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Michigan City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Valparaiso, New Buffalo, Gary and Portage.
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20.6 Miles
82% 17 votes
Historic Buildings Marquette Beach, Gary, IN MoreLess Info
Gary Aquatorium is also known as Chanute Aquatorium. It is a flight museum honoring octave chanute and tuskegee airmen. The view of Lake Michigan is stunning here. The private garden on two levels is ideal for organizing events.
20.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Art Gallery 613 S Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view a collection of original art, photography, and fine American crafts at Lake Street Gallery. The gallery specializes in local art inspired by the Indiana Dunes and the shores of Lake Michigan, and also offers custom framing.
20.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 540 S Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403 MoreLess Info
The Gardner Center For the Arts provides presentation of visual and performing arts and hosts a variety community events. It is operated by the Miller Beach Arts and Creative District, a non-profit community development organization.
21.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars Gary, IN MoreLess Info
Dirtty's Jazz & Blues House is a concert venue that hosts live jazz and blues music on weekends. The venue features a Sunday jazz brunch, and offers a variety of drink specials.
22.9 Miles
86% 148 votes
Gardens 71 North 500 West, Valparaiso, IN 46385 MoreLess Info
Covering 360 acres of prairies, wetlands, gardens and woodlands, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens welcomes the entire family. The children can enjoy the miniature steam engines, while the bird watchers can take any of the 5 trails totaling almost 4 miles to spot trumpeter swans and other 18 bird species.
26.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Bowling 3925 E Lincoln Highway, Merrillville, IN 46410 MoreLess Info
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.
26.9 Miles
22% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 2590 Southlake Mall Drive, Merrillville, IN 46410 MoreLess Info
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.
27.4 Miles
58% 26 votes
Children's Play Area 1923 Westfield-Southlake Mall, Merrillville, IN 46410 MoreLess Info
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.
27.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 5001 W 19th Avenue, Gary, IN 46406 MoreLess Info
The Concord Recreation Center is a family friendly facility that offers athletics programs such as flag football, youth basketball, youth soccer, and adult softball. The center has summer camps and teaches sports lessons and clinics.
27.7 Miles
80% 82 votes
Music Venue 8001 Delaware Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 MoreLess Info
A live music venue, the Star Plaza Theatre can welcome 3,400 people on its two levels. It was first opened in 1979.
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