Title: Things to Do in East Chicago in 2026 | Expedia.com [East Chicago Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/East-Chicago.dx99148)[Hotels in East Chicago](https://expedia.com/East-Chicago-Hotels.d99148.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to East Chicago](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-East-Chicago.d99148.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in East Chicago](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-East-Chicago.d99148.Car-Rental-Guide)[East Chicago Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/East-Chicago.d99148.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in East Chicago ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit East Chicago Types of activities [East Chicago Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/East-Chicago.dx99148) ![Oil Refinery, Steel Mill, Lake Michigan, East Chicago, Indiana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/99148/91db5c26-9484-478f-ada2-714a537535f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Michigan showing a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338716/94ae8062-01b7-4cdf-b3dd-7ea1c75a7654.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk which includes general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621564732215/6f14b58d-b741-4dd4-84b6-114ca16facc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Holland State Park featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092325/cc2f4677-6556-4772-ad20-2f20fa30453d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Historic Third Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338716/03a526c0-30f4-428e-b70a-6f3038509df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in East Chicago | Number of things to do | 3 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Indiana Dunes National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/indiana-dunes-national-park-with-audio-tour-guide.a49704628.activity-details): $20 | | Top 5 things to do | [Chicago Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes SkyDeck](/things-to-do/chicago-explorer-pass-save-up-to-50-percent-includes-skydeck.a259056.activity-details)[Chicago Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes 360 Chicago](/things-to-do/chicago-pass-save-up-to-50-percent-includes-360-chicago.a3584753.activity-details)[Indiana Dunes National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/indiana-dunes-national-park-with-audio-tour-guide.a49704628.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Indiana Dunes National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/indiana-dunes-national-park-with-audio-tour-guide.a49704628.activity-details) | | With kids | [Chicago Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes SkyDeck](/things-to-do/chicago-explorer-pass-save-up-to-50-percent-includes-skydeck.a259056.activity-details)[Chicago Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes 360 Chicago](/things-to-do/chicago-pass-save-up-to-50-percent-includes-360-chicago.a3584753.activity-details) | ## What to do in East Chicago --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in East Chicago? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in East Chicago #### Ameristar Casino East Chicago 3.5/5(26 reviews) Why not try your luck with a visit to Ameristar Casino East Chicago during your time in East Chicago? While you're in the area, find time to visit its casinos. [](https://expedia.com/Ameristar-Casino-East-Chicago-East-Chicago.d553248621532658626.Vacation-Attraction) #### Marktown Historic District You can find out about the history of East Chicago with a stop at Marktown Historic District. While in this romantic area, find time to visit its casinos. [](https://expedia.com/Marktown-Historic-District-East-Chicago.d866962182102192128.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from East Chicago ![Sunset shines on the historic central core of downtown Gary, Indiana, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7549/d05989e4-7a78-46f8-a70a-48ee594c08d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gary ![Top of Elkhart County courthouse with clock on blue sky day with fluffy white clouds, summer, IN-2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7623/7c9d186c-24f7-45d2-9f07-3893c1e2ce2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whiting ![Indiana Dunes National Park (Indiana) Road Sign Against Blue Sky and Clouds.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8265/a67db07a-bb52-4b20-8d0c-ed4b2f3f77b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hammond ## Frequently asked questions ### Is East Chicago worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in East Chicago? ### What is the top tourist attraction in East Chicago? ### Is three days enough to stay in East Chicago? ### What are some activities to do in East Chicago with kids? > - 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