Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Lake Station

We've collected top 10 mentioned free attractions in Lake Station from other articles such as Dymabroad, Do312, Lonely Planet Top Choices.

Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Lake Station

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 TripHobo
10 Best Beaches In Chicago For A Lovely Summer
"Covering an area of over 60 acres, Rainbow Beach and Park is a huge beach and one of the prominent public park areas in Chicago. Meander along the expansive lush green area of the park, choose from the varied sports options on offer which include basketball, tennis, baseball, handball, and take pleasure in the unparalleled views of the lakefront along with the skyline. Rainbow Beach and Park hosts holiday-themed events throughout the year and also organizes summer camps for adults and kids alike."
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
Here are 10 best beaches along the Chicago lakefront
"It’s connected to a 60-acre park with a fitness center, community garden, basketball and tennis courts, a baseball diamond, and two playgrounds. Not every park and beach has programming, but here you can sign up for sports leagues or day camps. A post shared by Aaron M. Powell (@aaronisbla) on Oct 11, 2016 at 5:46pm PDT"
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
Top things to do in Chicago, USA
"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
Sights in Chicago
"Named one of the 10 most significant buildings of the 20th century by the American Institute of Architects, the 9,000-square-foot Robie…"
Burnham Park
Burnham Park
4.5 (2437 ratings)
36.5-acre green space with landscaping, tennis courts, a bike path & many sports fields.
5491 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Park
Mentioned by planetware.com
9 Best Parks in Chicago | PlanetWare
"Burnham Park stretches six miles along the shores of Lake Michigan's Oakland Shoal from 14th Street to 56th Street, covering just shy of 600 acres of waterfront. The large Burnham Harbor takes up the shoreline from the park's northern end to 22nd Street, well-protected by Northerly Island. Burnham Park starts at the southern end of Grant Park, and is home to numerous attractions including Soldier Field, home of The Chicago Bears."
Mentioned by Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
List of beaches in Chicago
"Burnham Park runs for 6 miles (9.7 km) along Chicago's lakefront from Grant Park in the north to Jackson Park in the south, through the neighborhoods of Near South, Douglas, Oakland, Kenwood and Hyde Park."
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
Jackson Bark
Jackson Bark
4.8 (505 ratings)5 (31 ratings)
6000 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Dog parkNature & ParksParks
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
The 30 Most Instagrammed Places in Chicago
"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."
Burnham Nature Sanctuary
Burnham Nature Sanctuary
4.7 (59 ratings)
1600 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Park
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
14 secret parks and gardens in Chicago
"The Burnham Wildlife Corridor is a 100-acre area of urban wilderness running through Burnham Park. There is a bird sanctuary, a bioretention basin, nature paths, and a centennial prairie. Native prairie grasses, savanna, and woodland ecosystems create the largest natural area along the lakefront, according to the park district."

Best Buffet (Seafood, Chinese, etc) in Lake Station

The Village Square Buffet
The Village Square Buffet
4 (4 ratings)
777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond, IN 46320, USA
Buffet restaurant
Allstyle Buffet
Allstyle Buffet
3.4 (461 ratings)
4301-4333 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
Buffet restaurantRestaurant
Buffet City/Cajun Seafood Boil
Buffet City/Cajun Seafood Boil
3.9 (1273 ratings)
No-frills eatery serving a buffet of Pan-Asian favorites plus a standard menu & lunch specials.
7010 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
Seafood restaurantBuffet restaurantCajun restaurantChinese restaurant

Best Vegan Restaurants in Lake Station

Can't Believe It's Not Meat
Can't Believe It's Not Meat
4.3 (352 ratings)
1368 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Vegetarian restaurantRestaurantVegan restaurant
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
Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago, IL
"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 ..."
Original Soul Vegetarian
Original Soul Vegetarian
4.4 (1421 ratings)
Vegetarian/vegan Southern & soul food plus a juice bar in a casual storefront space with local art.
203 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619, USA
Vegan restaurantSoul food restaurantVegetarian restaurant

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Lake Station

True BBQ and Whiskey Bar
True BBQ and Whiskey Bar
4.2 (1127 ratings)
Elegant, airy restaurant featuring BBQ dishes & craft cocktails, plus a patio & regular live music.
8940 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321, USA
Barbecue restaurantBarRestaurant
Ascione Bistro
Ascione Bistro
4.6 (255 ratings)
Traditional & updated Italian fare is served in a relaxed dining room with full bar & a patio.
1500 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
RestaurantItalian restaurant
Langel's Pizza
Langel's Pizza
4.2 (1230 ratings)
Original location of a mini-chain featuring pizzas & pastas plus a sports bar, billiards & a patio.
2833 Highway Ave, Highland, IN 46322, USA
Pizza restaurantAmerican restaurantBanquet hallBar

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Lake Station

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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Merrillville
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4.6 (183 reviews)
Home2 Suites by Hilton Merrillville
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