Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Hammond

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Hammond

Jackson Park
Jackson Park
4.5 (4188 ratings)
540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities.
6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Park
Rainbow Beach Park
Rainbow Beach Park
4.3 (1309 ratings)
Large beach with showers, a playground, fitness center, handball courts & free WiFi.
3111 E 77th St, Chicago, IL 60649, USA
ParkPublic beach
Mentioned by Holidify
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"Boasting stunning views of distant skylines of Chicago, Rainbow Beach Park is situated on the southern side of Chicago. One of the best amenities the park offers is the complimentary Wi-Fi that visitors can use. The beach isn’t pet-friendly, but Rainbow Beach has abundant wildlife that both kids and adults can enjoy observing."
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"Rainbow Beach Park boasts beautiful views of the Chicago skyline in the distance and is located in the southern part of Chicago. This park is one of the few that offers visitors free WiFi. Whether you want to work on the beach or simply relax, you’ll be connected."
The University of Chicago
The University of Chicago
4.5 (628 ratings)4.5 (423 ratings)
Storied, research-centric private school known for its medical & economics programs & scenic campus.
5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
UniversitySights & LandmarksCollegeEducational sitesUniversities & Schools
Garden of the Phoenix
Garden of the Phoenix
4.7 (549 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings)
Japanese garden on Jackson Park's Wooded Island featuring a waterfall & foot bridges.
6300 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
GardenNature & Parks
Frederick C. Robie House
Frederick C. Robie House
4.7 (744 ratings)4.5 (717 ratings)
Notable 1910 Prairie-style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, offering tours five days a week.
5757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"Of the numerous buildings that Frank Lloyd Wright designed around Chicago, none is more famous or influential than Robie House. Because its horizontal lines resembled the flat landscape of the Midwestern prairie, the style became known as the Prairie style. Inside are 174 stained-glass windows and doors, which you'll see on the hour-long tours (frequency varies by season, but there's usually at least one tour per hour). Advance tickets are highly recommended."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Named one of the 10 most significant buildings of the 20th century by the American Institute of Architects, the 9,000-square-foot Robie…"
Washington (George) Park
Washington (George) Park
4.4 (2827 ratings)
366-acre park with 3 playgrounds, a community pool, a fitness center, sports courts & a lagoon.
5531 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Park
Steelworkers Park
Steelworkers Park
4.6 (357 ratings)
E 87th St at Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL 60617, USA
Park
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
14 secret parks and gardens in Chicago
"This slag-filled site at the confluence of Lake Michigan and the Calumet River was once home to the massive South Works U.S. Steel manufacturing plant that employed 20,000 workers at its peak. But the steel giant closed in the early ‘90s and the Chicago Park District acquired the vacant land. In 2014, it re-opened as Steelworkers Park—a 16.5-acre lakeside landscape dotted with pleasant walking paths, artifacts of the old U.S."
Guaranteed Rate Field
Guaranteed Rate Field
4.6 (10075 ratings)4 (1006 ratings)
The Chicago White Sox baseball stadium offers a variety of concession stands & gift shops.
333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
StadiumSights & LandmarksBaseball fieldArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"With over 40,000 unobstructed-view seats, the White Sox stadium is a good spot to capture your ice cream cone, the crowd, AND the field in one shot. Unless you’re going for the 3lb ice cream sundae in a batting helmet… you’re probably gonna need two hands for that."
Marquette (Jacques) Park
Marquette (Jacques) Park
4.2 (1438 ratings)
This 315-acre park on a lagoon offers fishing, sports facilities, gyms, gardens, a woodshop & more.
6743 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
Park
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Located in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago, Marquette Park is the largest park on the southwest side totaling 323 acres. In addition to two gymnasiums, an auditorium, woodshop, Martin Luther King, Jr. kiosk and multi-purpose rooms, it's also home to one of the most affordable 9-hole golf courses in the city. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a community garden, rose garden, prairie and 500 newly planted trees."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"Chicago Lawn is home to this huge 323-acre park, featuring two gymnasiums, an auditorium, four sports fields, a nine-hole golf course, fishing area, running paths, and a community garden. Don’t miss seeing the rose garden, prairie, and lagoon. A Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sculpture and an Art Deco Darius and Girenas Memorial are worth viewing as well."
Sherman Park
Sherman Park
4.2 (527 ratings)
An oasis known as one of the nation's first urban parks, with a lagoon, fishing & wildlife.
1301 W 52nd St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Park
Mentioned by Do312
The Best Parks In Chicago
"Explore all 60 acres of Chicago’s historic Sherman Park on the city’s South Side. A big, circular ring-like pond encompasses the whole park, so you will never be far from views of the water. This historic park offers multiple baseball fields, a tennis court, and a basketball court."

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Hammond

Marquette (Jacques) Park
Marquette (Jacques) Park
4.2 (1438 ratings)
This 315-acre park on a lagoon offers fishing, sports facilities, gyms, gardens, a woodshop & more.
6743 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
Park
Mentioned by 10Best
Miles of Serenity and Activities Found throughout Chicago Parks
"Located in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago, Marquette Park is the largest park on the southwest side totaling 323 acres. In addition to two gymnasiums, an auditorium, woodshop, Martin Luther King, Jr. kiosk and multi-purpose rooms, it's also home to one of the most affordable 9-hole golf courses in the city. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a community garden, rose garden, prairie and 500 newly planted trees."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
Check Out the 8 Best Parks in Chicago
"Chicago Lawn is home to this huge 323-acre park, featuring two gymnasiums, an auditorium, four sports fields, a nine-hole golf course, fishing area, running paths, and a community garden. Don’t miss seeing the rose garden, prairie, and lagoon. A Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sculpture and an Art Deco Darius and Girenas Memorial are worth viewing as well."
Boulevard Lounge Inc
Boulevard Lounge Inc
4 (40 ratings)
6825 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN 46324, USA
BarNightlifeBars & Clubs
Bob's Sunshine Inn
Bob's Sunshine Inn
3.7 (67 ratings)
715 Huehn St, Hammond, IN 46327, USA
Bar

Best Family Restaurants in Hammond

Country House Restaurant
Country House Restaurant
4.5 (1045 ratings)
Casual, family-owned eatery serving an extensive menu of locally sourced American & global dishes.
5400 W 127th St, Alsip, IL 60803, USA
Family restaurantCatererFood and beverage consultant
Cavalier Inn
Cavalier Inn
4.3 (214 ratings)
Comfy kitchen serving Polish & American grub, including pierogi, stuffed cabbage & burgers.
735 Gostlin St, Hammond, IN 46327, USA
Family restaurantBar
Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe
Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe
4.5 (2391 ratings)
Casual eatery serving slow-cooked BBQ with Mexican, Cajun & Southern flavors plus global beers.
6501 W 79th St, Burbank, IL 60459, USA
Barbecue restaurantCajun restaurantFamily restaurantLounge
Mentioned by Food Com
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"Southern comfort at this Burbank Cafe ranges from barbecue to Tex-Mex, including ribs, po' boys and fried chicken, but the pulled pork is one of the true standouts. It cooks for 12 hours in a garlic-infused achiote paste before spending another hour in the smoker. After being shredded and getting doused in pan juice, it's ready to be served."

Best Vegan Restaurants in Hammond

Majani Restaurant
Majani Restaurant
4.6 (771 ratings)
Low-key, easygoing stop serving a range of plant-based cuisine & vegan offerings in unfussy digs.
7167 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA
Vegan restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 14 best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Chicago
"Restaurants Vegan South Shore. What started as a private catering company has blossomed into a brick-and-mortar empire that acts as a beacon for Chicago's vegan community. With locations in South Shore, the South Loop and inside One Eleven Food Hall, Majani keeps our mouths watering with meat-defying creations like the stacked barbecue roast sandwich, which is slathered in tangy sauce and served with roasted sweet potatoes."
Mentioned by Do312
Chicago's Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
"It's no secret that Chicago's South Side is home to the best soul food in town, but did you know that you don't even have to be a carnivore to enjoy all of it?. Majini's menu is full of barbecue, burgers, stir fry, grits and other goodies—and it's all made with the freshest vegan ingredients!"
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"I visited the South Shore location today and was very disappointed with the quality of the food. The cauliflower bites and the oyster sandwich was satura..."
Plant Based Junkie
Plant Based Junkie
4.2 (156 ratings)
1635 1/2 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617, USA
Vegan restaurantFast food restaurantHamburger restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Do312
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"Plant Based Junkie takes your favorite burgers and other fast food and adds delicious plants to the mix. The "Chicken" sandwich comes in mild or spicy and their vegan cupcakes are the talk of the town!"
Healthy Substance Vegan Restaurant
Healthy Substance Vegan Restaurant
4.4 (276 ratings)
6852 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, USA
Vegan restaurantMexican restaurantRestaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"First time checking this spot out and hands down food is pretty damn good!. Definitely recommend this spot especially that sandwich that has the marinara ..."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Hammond

3.9 (55 reviews)
Courtyard Chicago Southeast/Hammond, Indiana
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4.2 (150 reviews)
Travelodge by Wyndham South Holland
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$49 /night
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Econo Lodge
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$58 /night
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