Gary Travel Guide

 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... 

 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... 

 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. 

 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:  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... 

 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... 

 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...