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Pro
the jackson five
Con
Too gang infested, no morals, no economy
In a nutshell
Flee from poverty, evil, and troublemakers
The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Toughluck Says: The western end of the National Lakeshore is behind Union Station. It extends eastward between railroad tracks into the Miller neighborhood of Gary, where the Marquette Hike/Bike trail follows the old train right-of-ways for 2 1/2 miles to West Beach.On Lake Street in Miller...
Toughluck Says: Located in the heart of downtown Gary, City Hall is one of a pair of matching buildings. To it's west is the Lake County Courthouse. Both were to be the backdrop for a central park area and the highlight of the City of Gary. Just to the north is Union Station, once the scene...
Dabs Says: The Gary Air show, although not quite as large as the Chicago Air and Water show was almost as good, the only notable omission was the Thunderbirds or the Blue Angels, one of which always appears in Chicago. This year it was held on July 17 and 18th, 2004.Acts included the...
sambarnett Says: In 1919, after thirteen years of saying it wasn’t in the business of recreation, US Steel presented the 120 acre Marquette Park to the city of Gary. Ironically, this represented one of the first attempt at conservation of the Lake Michigan shoreline from industry...
Miller Bakery Cafe: An unlikely location
Dabs Says: Most recent visit 11/12/05People are probably surprised to find a fine dining restaurant in the Miller section of Gary but this little gem of a place is worth the trip to a city that many associate with high crime rates and industry. If you are making the trek from...
Harold's Chicken: Got THE BEST Chicken?
SouthSyda Says: If you're into barbecue chicken from the Chicago metropolitan area that simply tastes good and you got that soul in you, check this place out. akfjdlfhjeiheoh is all I can say, 'cause this piece is too hot for words!!! Get a box full of barbecue chicken wings, with the...
White Castle: Either ya love it or ya hate it, but it's real!
SouthSyda Says: White Castle is definitely an urban type restaurant. You won't find these many other places! Just get a bag of 20 or 30 cheeseburgers. They're small and cheap, so you can get just about exactly the amount you want.
Learn the names of the neighborhoods...
SouthSyda Says: More than most other cities I've seen in Indiana, G.I. is known for its distinct neighborhoods. So if you wanna be down, find out what each area is like, and the official name for it:The far south section of Gary, from the southern border at 53rd, north to IUNW is called...
Don't judge a book by it's cover
ian317 Says: sambarnett wrote:"Should you find yourself here, the Gary street system is pretty easy. Most of the city follows a grid pattern. The main street is Broadway (Route 53) which runs north-south and is intersected by numbered avenues. The higher the number the farther south you...
Not a great destination, but misrepresented
ian317 Says: sambarnett wrote:"Should you find yourself here, the Gary street system is pretty easy. Most of the city follows a grid pattern. The main street is Broadway (Route 53) which runs north-south and is intersected by numbered avenues. The higher the number the farther south you...
wiggahata Says: Dangerous Areas:Most of it.I was born in East Chicago (Nearby). Trust Me.One day they will just bomb it, scrape away the putrid soil, and start over.However, if you want a real good look at what Jesse Jackson and his ilk have done for America, you've come to the right place.
grkboiler Says: Gary is one of the most dangerous cities in America. Unless you have to be there for work or are going to dinner in Miller, DO NOT STOP! This is NOT a place for people who are unfamiliar with Northwest Indiana.If passing through on the Indiana Toll Road, I-65, or I-80/94 and...
SouthSyda Says: Despite some negative stereotypes about "Scary Gary", it can be a pretty cool place, too. I won't lie and say that there is no crime out here, but it's nothing we gotta be fatalistic about either, you know? If you're visiting G.I. for the first time, try driving up Broadway...
sambarnett Says: Listed on the Historic Landmarks Fountain of Indiana as one of the ten most endangered sights in the state, Gary's once proud Union Station now awaits an uncertain fate. Tucked and hidden from the rest of the city by the I-90 toll road, the Beaux Arts style station, designed...
sambarnett Says: What does the future hold for Gary's Union Station. Will there be a future to speak of? The exterior still appears in relatively good condition, for that reason it's a shame to think this 90+ year old edifice would meet the wrecking ball. The interior, as you can see in...
Toughluck Says: Long time ago, in a universe far, far away, the City of Gary was known as a vibrant, progressive community. They were the leader in eduction reform under Supt. Lew Wallace. They lead the nation in modern urban design and development. Things have changed since those early...
SouthSyda Says: Check out the high school basketball games. There have always been some really hot teams in Gary, and these players love the game!Since people are apparently so concerned about safety in the city of Gary:The games I went to (at Lew Wallace, West Side, and Horace Mann High...
sambarnett Says: Two years in the making, the most talked about and controversial plan in Gary is now a reality. And opening day was beautiful, except for the 8-4 loss in the 11th inning. The team takes it's name from the South Shore trains that glide past the outfield wall. See my...
Toughluck Says: The downtown Gary Library is said to have an extensive collection of material about the people who popluated the city. From the immigrants of old Europe to the exodus from the southern U.S. there are said to be information that will help your search for family. Even if...
SouthSyda Says: A lot of folk ignorant 'bout ol' G.I.//I wonder "why tha hate?" Nobody told me why//People sayin people die a lot up there//People say "You'll probably get shot up there"//But what's tha rationality behind that line?//I ask "Have you been there?" They say "Nevermind."//Speed...
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Plan a Gary vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Gary locals
tom0990's new Gary page - I was born in Gary in 1966. I still live in a nearby community. Although the city now has a terrible reputation, there is still a lot to see and do. Also, it's proximity to Chicago makes it a nice...
24 members live in Gary
Q: Later this month we are planning to spend a day or so (plus one evening) in the Gary, IN area on our way East. We considered...
A: I think you are out of your mind to stop in Gary; there is a reason why there is no tourist info, it is an industrial wasteland with an astronomical crime rate. lol
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All at once this photograph conveys a sense of nostalgia for what was, a (some would say unrealistic) hopefulness of what could be and a grim picture of what is. Even the fake window fronts, added...
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Gary, Indiana, Gary, Indiana, Gary, Indiana....
I can't help singing the song from the Music Man every time I think about Gary :-) Gary, of course, is nothing like "The Music Man" anymore, among it's distinguished titles over the last decade is...
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Kickin' it in tha city of Gary, Indiana!
Gary, Indiana, aka "G.I.," "Scary Gary," "Tha Magic City," or simply "Tha G," is located in Northwest Indiana. This city is just about the hottest spot in tha Blessed Midwest, with tha possible...
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More Than a Musical Comedy Song
Sam Barnett and Father Jacques Marquette: two men of vision and integrity. Sam offers a strong and original middle-American voice on VT, and his pages on Chicago and Gary are absolutely exemplary. I...
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