- 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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800 E. 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410
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As the name promises, T.J. Maloney's Authentic Irish Pub offers an authentic pub experience. The pub offers a variety of beers on tap as well as popular Irish pub food specialties.
27.7 Miles
Surrounded by beautiful gardens and Lake Etta, Lake Etta Co Park is a popular spot for relaxing and recreation in Gary. The park features an expansive playground, large shady trees for picnics and an event space and adjoining pergola for weddings and private events.
29.5 Miles
Hammond's Gibson Woods Nature Preserve is administered by Lake County Parks. It offers extensive hiking trails and opportunities for wildlife viewing, as well as an environmental awareness center that hosts educational programs.
30.2 Miles
Military Honor Park is actually a combination site of an outdoor park and an indoor museum. The bulk of the outside displays include preserved military aircraft while the museum features weaponry, uniforms, small artifacts, and even a research library.
30.3 Miles
The Kennedy Theatre is a family owned and operated theater. The theater is a historic piece of Hammond and shows the latest blockbuster hits, offering a full service snack and drink bar.
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Filled with farm activities for children, Thistleberry Farm offers visitors a petting zoo, hay rides, and pumpkin patches. The farm specializes in growing sweet corn and features 6 corn mazes that span the size of 15 football fields.
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For those searching precious information about the area, Indiana Welcome Center is worth the while. In here there is also a museum dedicated to John Dillinger, as well as a gift shop, and a theater.
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3300 W Sample Street, South Bend, IN 46619
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Children and everybody else can enjoy South Bend Chocolate Factory & Museum Tours' services – a firsthand visit at the factory and many chocolate specialties await them.
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As an indoor facility, The Kitchen Skatepark offers visitors wooden half pipes, ramps, stairs, and rails to skate on. The skate park also hosts an annual amateur BMX contest featuring local talent.
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Opened in 1976, the South Shore Health & Racquet Club is a recreation center housed in an 85,000 square-foot facility. Several indoor and outdoor tennis courts, racquetball courts, and a modern fitness center are among the many amenities available.