- TripBuzz found 185 things to do with kids in or near East Chicago, Indiana, including 185 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park and Valparaiso.
- From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve to Olympia Lanes, the East Chicago area offers 103 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
- With its close proximity to Lake Michigan and Downtown Chicago, the city of East Chicago is a popular tourist destination. The suburban area is home to family friendly neighborhoods and scenic local parks. Aside from access to the sights and tastes of the big city, the area also offers delectable and authentic Chicago cuisine, as well as lodging, shops and entertainment.
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Birthday parties, open play, and learn-to-bowl classes are among the many reasons that bring individuals to Orland Bowl, a public bowling alley. The alley also offers an attached pro shop as well as a pub with food.
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875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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See four states at one time from the John Hancock Observatory in downtown Chicago. The tourist attraction is one of Chicago's tallest buildings, with the observatory located on the 94th floor.
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Challenge a group of friends to a riveting game of laser tag at Chaser's Laser Tag. Arcade games are also available. Birthday parties, school field trips and other group events can be booked.
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Also known as 'The Madhouse on Madison', the United Center is the home of the Chicago Bulls of the NBA and the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL. Additionally, the location also hosts a variety of concerts.
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Oak Street Beach offers guests the opportunity to hike and swim in the waters of Lake Michigan. The location, which is often a site for beach volleyball games, also provides places for guests to purchase beer and cocktails.
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Along the Kankakee River, Big River Fly Fishing offers drift boat trips for smallmouth bass. Fishing trips include all gear needed, and a number of instructional programs are available to those wanting to learn.
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As a horse racing venue, Hawthorne Race Course provides visitors with a space to watch thoroughbred horses race while enjoying a meal. Visitors can participate in placing wages on horses for the races.
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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.
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Many forget Indiana is located on the south shores of Lake Michigan, but one of the state's highlights is its beautiful dunes, towering 200 feet above the lake. Visit Indiana Dunes State Park, where beaches are wide and swimming is welcome. Concession stands, restrooms, picnic areas, campgrounds and lifeguards …
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3801 S Central Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
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Each season, Jedlicka Performing Arts Center produces a mix of plays and musicals starring local performers. The theater can sit up to 250 people, and has a concession stand that serves tea and coffee during intermission.