- Our list of the best things to do in Gary, Indiana, features the top 172 nearby activities — including 61 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gary, 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 16 things to do within the city of Gary, IN , followed by 156 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Valparaiso, Tinley Park, Hammond, Michigan City, Chesterton, Oak Lawn, Portage, Schererville, Merrillville, Munster, Orland Park, Lansing, East Chicago, Oak Forest, Hobart and Michigan City
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With several outdoor spaces and facilities, Hawthorne Park District manages a number of swimming pools, playgrounds and athletic fields. Both adult and youth leagues are also provided for a variety of sports such as soccer and softball.
27.1 Miles
At the Lincoln Park Zoo, visitors can see a variety of animals including bears, primates, lions, reptiles, mammals, sea lions, and apes. Visitors can also pet animals in the petting zoo, ride the endangered species carousel, and ride on the miniature train.
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Town Hall Bowl
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5025 W 25th Street, Cicero, IL 60804
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The community gathers at Town Hall Bowl for cheap bowling, shoe rental, beer, food, and fun. The banquet hall in the facility can also be rented for events such as reunions and receptions.
27.3 Miles
Organizing fitness and arts programs for the community, Cicero Community Center offers a variety of classes to take, from painting to yoga classes. The senior club hosts their bingo games and other events at the center.
27.5 Miles
Public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, and hockey leagues are among the services provided by the Arctic Ice Arena, a local ice skating rink. The arena also contains a pro shop as well as a restaurant/bar/grill.
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Featuring a mix of international and nationally recognized Hispanic performers, Olympic Theatre Corp offers visitors a historic 1920s theater with ornate, gold leaf decoration. The theater was restored and includes an updated sound system.
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Nu Look Entertainment originally started out as a social club and has grown into event planning and nightlife promotions, as well as live entertainment. Most notably, they have worked with rap artists to promote their material in a live venue.
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Wicker Park offers a variety of shopping, nightlife, and dining locations for guests to visit. The location, known as one of the top “hipster” neighborhoods in the United States, features boutique shops and vintage clothing shops.
27.7 Miles
As a multipurpose sports venue, Cicero Stadium hosts games and tournaments for sports ranging from football to roller derby. The stadium is the home to the annual Golden Gloves Tournament, an amateur boxing competition.
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Chicago Red Hots
Cicero Stadium, 1909 S Laramie Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
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An amateur roller derby squad, the Chicago Red Hots compete in competitions with other regional teams. The fast-moving sport makes for an exciting family outing, and the roller rink offers discount concessions.