- Our list of the best things to do in East Chicago, Indiana, features the top 243 nearby activities — including 90 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- East Chicago, IN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of East Chicago, IN , followed by 241 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park, Valparaiso, Gary, Orland Park, Hammond, Cicero, Berwyn, Chesterton, Oak Lawn, Portage, Schererville, Merrillville, Forest Park, Munster, Lansing, Naperville, Kankakee, Oak Forest and Hobart
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777 Ameristar Boulevard, East Chicago, IN 46312
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A casino, a hotel, restaurants, and a gift shop are on the premises of the Ameristar Casino East Chicago. In here there are over 1,900 slot machines and 36 table games. Private events, such as weddings, can be organized in here.
1.3 Miles
Harrah's is a hotel that features a variety of attractions for guests to enjoy during their stay, including a pool and a food court. Visitors who are interesting in playing poker will enjoy this site's dedicated room for the activity.
1.5 Miles
The Majestic Star Casino has over 1,600 slot machines, as well as almost 70 table games. 4 restaurants and live entertainment are also available, as well as lodging.
2.7 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.
2.8 Miles
One of the most popular family friendly attractions in Hammond is Olympia Lanes. The bowling alley offers multiple lanes for league or casual play as well as a full service food and drink bar.
2.8 Miles
Hammond's Columbia Park is over eleven acres of lush greenery and amenities for the whole family. The park features basketball, baseball, picnic areas and a children's playground.
3.4 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.
3.7 Miles
Located in downtown Hammond, Paul Henry's Art Gallery is in a building that was once a hardware store. The gallery itself hosts a variety of art by local artists, and has live music on weekends.
3.7 Miles
Featuring both new and seasoned talent from the Hammond area is the Towle Community Theater. The theater features a selection of stage plays and musicals throughout the year, nurturing local talent and bringing culture to the local community.
4.2 Miles
Located in Hammond's Hyde Park neighborhood, Beatniks on Conkey is a combination coffee house and black box theater. The venue hosts plays, variety shows, musical performances, and comedy, and serves a variety of refreshments.