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Lake County Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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Things to do in Lake County
What to do
Looking for things to do in Lake County? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
4.6/5120 Reviews
Chinatown
4.3/5141 Reviews
Soldier Field
4.7/544 Reviews
Field Museum
4.7/5337 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Lake County, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Lake County dishes and foodie spots.
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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
4.6/5120 Reviews
Chinatown
4.3/5141 Reviews
Soldier Field
4.7/544 Reviews
Field Museum
4.7/5337 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Lake County
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Exhibitions | Historical attractions | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Science & technology museums | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Parks | Outdoor activities | Shooting | Cycling | Mountain climbing
Popular Attractions in Lake County
Merrillville History Museum | Buell Bur Oak Savanna Trail | Amoco Park | Community Park | Gibson Park | Teibel Nature Park | Kiwanis Park | Frank H. Hammond Park | Jeorse Park Beach | The Shrine of Christ's Passion | Escape Room NWI | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Monastery | Michael Jackson's Childhood Home | Suncrest Christian Church | Robinson Lake Trailhead | Gibson Woods Nature Preserve | Beyond 4 Walls Christian Center | Hobart Township Park Department | Congregation Beth Israel | Beatniks On Conkey | St James the Less Catholic Church | Harvest Tyme Family Farm | Randolph Street Park | Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral | New Zion Temple Church - Headquarters | Faith Church-Highland | Ross Community Reformed Church | Hammond Lakefront Park and Bird Sanctuary | First Baptist Church of East Chicago | Community United Reformed Church
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Popular Restaurants in Lake County
Casa Del Mar Mexican Bar & Grill | NISI Greek Taverna | Munster Donut | Edwardo's Natural Pizza | El Salto Mexican Restaurant | Fortune House Chinese Restaurant | Maxim's Restaurant & Lounge | Depot Hot Dogs | Gamba Ristorante | Fahrenheit Two Twelve | Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery | Cafe Borgia | Texas Corral | DOC's Smokehouse Dyer | Montego Bay Grille | Theo's Steaks & Seafood | Taste of India | Giuseppe's Pizza | Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant | Jack Binion's Steak | George's Family Restaurant | Corky's Dogg House | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | T's Pizza & Family Restaurant | Bugatti's Steak and Pasta | Bombers BBQ | Round the Clock Highland | BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | Fuzzyline Brewing Co. | Fricke's Bar
Popular Destinations
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