Free & Cheap Things to Do in Valparaiso, IN

  • The list below includes 75 free or cheap things to do in or near Valparaiso, Indiana, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Laser Tag and Movie Theaters.
  • From Taltree Arboretum & Gardens to Rogers-Lakewood Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Valparaiso and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gary, Michigan City, Portage and Schererville.
  • The list below includes 75 free or cheap things to do in or near Valparaiso, Indiana, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Laser Tag and Movie Theaters.
  • From Taltree Arboretum & Gardens to Rogers-Lakewood Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Valparaiso and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gary, Michigan City, Portage and Schererville.
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39.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Fishing 7897 W 159th Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477 MoreLess Info
Fishing Connection is a full service fishing outfitter that offers lures, reels, and custom built rods. They also offer live bait that includes night crawlers, red worms, trout worms, wax worms, and leeches.
39.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 205 Plymouth Goshen Trl, Plymouth, IN 46563 MoreLess Info
Located on Plymouth-Goshen Road, Price Memorial Park offers ample outdoor space for running, playing and jumping. Ideal for families, there is also a swimming pond for lots of water fun.
40.0 Miles
91% 11 votes
History Museums 123 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 MoreLess Info
The Marshall County Museum features historical artifacts and memorabilia from Marshall County. A few exhibit topics include the history of Marshall County jails, early businesses in the Marshall County, and Bill Wagoner's musical career.
40.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 203 N Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 MoreLess Info
Featuring a new artist every month, Heartland Artists Gallery showcases art with a variety of subject matters from local artists and artisans. The gallery hosts classes that teach knitting, kirigami, and jewelry making crafts.
40.2 Miles
82% 702 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 700 South Wabash, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
Buddy Guy's Legends is a blues bars that features performances from the likes of Larry Carlton and The Nu Blu Band. Visitors of the site can order classic bar food items like buffalo wings, oysters, gumbo, and crab cakes.
40.2 Miles
89% 594 votes
Parks 500 South Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60604 MoreLess Info
At Grant Park, guests will have the opportunity to visit the Art Institute, the Adler Planetarium, and the Field Museum. This 319 acre site also features a variety of sculptures and the Buckingham Fountain.
40.2 Miles
76% 312 votes
Beaches 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614 MoreLess Info
The North Avenue Beach not only offers access to the lake, but also the chance to play volleyball or chess. The location also features a beach house, which features ocean-liner like architecture and dining opportunities.
40.2 Miles
91% 558 votes
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The Loop

Neighborhoods 701 South State State, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
The Chicago Loop is a business district that serves as the home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Columbia College Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, and Lyric Opera Chicago. The location is also the home of many consulates.
40.3 Miles
66% 7893 votes
139

Navy Pier

Piers & Boardwalks 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
Historic Navy Pier contains 50 acres of parks, unique shops, promenades, eateries, and a variety of entertainment attractions. Over 8 million visitors per year enjoy the 15-story tall Ferris wheel, Children's Museum, and cruise boat rides on the lake.
40.5 Miles
97% 29636 votes
Art Museum 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 MoreLess Info
Find the Art Institute of Chicago located along Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The museum includes everything from Medieval artwork, to Asian, Indian and Modern paintings, sculptures, jewelry, mosaics and vases.
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