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5 Things You Must do in Gary

Named for Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the United States Steel Corporation, Gary Indiana was founded as a location for the corporation's newest steel plant. The area is still known for steel manufacturing and has many interesting places to visit. Here are a few.

1.Try your luck at the Majestic Star Casino and Hotel- This elegant floating casino offers a variety of gambling media including game tables, video poker games and slot machines. Attached to the casino is the Majestic Star Hotel which offers high class accommodations perfect for a weekend getaway.

2. Westside Theatre Guild- Catch some great entertainment at the Westside Theater Guild. Originally created to give high school students experience beyond that offered by school drama classes, this guild also schedules public performances by well known actors and entertainers.

3. Get a Tan Enjoy an afternoon at one of Gary's five public beaches. The beaches of Lake Michigan offer great places to spend a leisurely day of boating, hiking, fishing or other water sports.

4. Go Shopping- Pick up some unique items at Miller Area Shopping. This shopping district is packed full of unusual shops, boutiques and galleries from which you can purchase a keepsake or souvenir to take home.

5. Visit the Bathing Beach Aquatorium- This historic building erected in 1921 is being renovated for use as a museum in honor of aviation pioneer Octave Chanute. Chanute was well-known for flying his glider over the heads of those bathing at the aquatorium.  For more information on the Aquatorium click on the link.