Ameristar Hotel & Casino East Chicago!
Ameristar East Chicago at the shores edge!
Step aboard and experience fun and casino action like never before! Ameristar East Chicago offers four huge playing levels for the ultimate in gaming action. Our conveniently located escalators make it easy to play every level with more than 2000 slots and 60 gaming tables.
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Visitors Center
The nation's premier visitors center on I-80/94 and Kennedy Avenue features the John Dillinger Museum: A Hands-On Historical Adventure, a multi-media theater, a 6,500 square foot special exhibit hall and a unique gift shop. For all of Northwest Indiana's tourist sites, be sure to visit the Lake County Interstate Visitors Information Center.
Click here to visit there site: http://www.alllake.org/
Marktown Historical District
The Marktown Historic District in East Chicago was built by Chicago Industrialist Clayton Mark as worker housing for the Mark Manufacturing Company, a major supplier of well points and commercial piping. Mr. Mark hired Chicago Howard Van Doren Shaw to design this most unique neighborhood.
This tiny enclave of 240 homes was built in 1917 in the English Garden City style with Tudor Revival homes set nicely at the street with side yards and ample gardens. Today, the neighborhood is totally surrounded by industry, with steel mills on three sides and the BP Amoco on the forth side. It is conveniently reached via the Riley Road exit of Cline Avenue. Architectural tours are available.
For more information in reference to the Marktown Historic District, please Click here to visit their site at: http://www.marktown.org
The East Chicago Marina
Located on beautiful Lake Michigan the East Chicago Marina is host to a number of boardwalk activities throughout the summer and fall. Special events include: "A Memorial Day Fest", "The Annual Forth of July Celebration", "Grand Labor Day Festivities", "The Blessing of the Water" and much more. There is a restaurant facing the lake with banquette facilities. The East Chicago Marina has a variety of lake front activity for the entire family. Just down the street you will find the newly renovated East Chicago beach with sand volleyball courts and picnic areas. This beach renovation project is a joint effort between the City East Chicago and the City of Gary. There are more beach renovations scheduled for next season, so get your trunks and towels ready. For more info about the marina or events please call the marina at 219-391-8482.
SLIP FACILITIES:
Choose from 294 slips ranging from 20 ft. to 65 ft. Slips come with utilities, dock box, cable TV and telephone hook up. Bath houses with washers and dryers are also available.
The marina is protected by a double breakwater system, which creates a calm harbor.
Yacht Club:
Located on the Marina premises is the Indiana Harbor Yacht Club. During the summer, the Indiana Harbor Yacht Club serves lunches and dinners. Call 219-398-1224 for information on parties and menus.
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There are many other attractions throughout Lake County. Plan a family trip today.