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Fun Activities for Adults & Kids

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Fun activities to do for everyone in a different locations in northwest Indiana or Chicago Area!!! #affiliate
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Merriville,IN

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This is a new attraction that I have not been able to go to yet. I have heard good things about it though. This is for more older kids.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
 
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Chocolate fountain…enough said
Albanese Candy Factory - Visit Indiana | By Along the South Shore
 
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I haven't been here since I was a kid. Now that I have little ones . It will be somewhere we will definetly go.
Chuck E. Cheese

Valparaiso,IN

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They have go carts, laser tag, baseball cages, arcade games, and mini golf with the infamous dragon. You can have birthday parties, date night, or even as a wedding venue
Zao Island
 
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This is always a hit with the kids. They even have a small section for toddlers to play
Glenrose Park North - ValPLAYso
 
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This is really fun and affordable to just take the kids their randomly. They also host birthday parties. You have to make sure no parties are scheduled if your going for free play. Toddler section and bigger kid section. Also one in merriville, india...
FunFlatables - Valparaiso
 
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Old School theater , but it is a fun unique experience that you probably can't do many places anymore.  Fun for dates and they do kid movie nights
49'er Drive-in

Crown Point,IN

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Always a fun place in the summer to go to.
Deep River Waterpark

Chesterton,IN

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You can never go wrong with the beach. They also have many hiking trails.
Indiana Dunes State Park

Schererville ,IN

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For the older kids
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
 
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Fun Place
Amusement Park Admission at Jak's Warehouse (Up to 21% Off)
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glow in the dark bowling
90-Minutes of Bowling, Shoe Rental, and Arcade Card for Up to Four People at Up Your Alley

Honorable Mentions in Indiana

Variety of other places throughout northwest Indiana #affiliate

 
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Fun time on the farm for the kids.
Fair Oaks, IN
 
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This place is so fun for all ages. They have new events in summer, fall, and winter. The dinosaur event is always a hit. Pumpkin Trail lights and Winter Wonderland Light Fest
Harvest Tyme Family Farm
 
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Hobart,IN
Open Play Admission for One, Two, or Four to Jump!Zone (Up to 27% Off)
 
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My kids will love this and very affordable.
Museum at I Dig Dinos Nwi
 
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Boys would love this! Hobart,IN
2, 3, 4, 6, or 12 Paintball Passes with Safety Gear and Gun from Paintball USA Tickets

Chicago Area or Near It

Places that are probably 1-2 hour driving distance from most of these places in Indiana. #affiliate

 
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Fun for adults and kids . You don't have to deal with as much Chicago traffic going to this particular one.
Dave & Buster's Addison
 
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Six Flags is right across from this location
Hotel Stay with Daily Water Park Passes at Great Wolf Lodge Chicago/Gurnee in Illinois
 
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Six Flags & Great Wolf Lodge are near each other in Gurnee, IL. Plus there is a huge mall near here as well.
Comfort Inn Gurnee near Six Flags | Gurnee

Michigan City, IN

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Casino with many restaurants and often have music groups come to play there.
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
 
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Beautiful Beach and Lighthouse!! Also a small zoo and mall near by
Washington Park Beach