The Top 18 Attractions around Hammond
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Hammond. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Hammond is a region where 18
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Erie-Lackawanna Rail-Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Great traffic free cycling and walking route. Nice surface and plenty of places to stop along the way.
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Oak Savannah Trail
Highlight • Cycleway
This trail leads 17.8 miles (28.6 km) through lovely nature. The paved trail traces the former Port Branch of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway. Highlights en route include the …
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Wolf Lake Boardwalk
Highlight • Bridge
With this Boardwalk, the port authority has made it possible to connect previously inaccessible areas. This construction has succeeded in allowing cyclists and walkers to better appreciate their environment.
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63rd St. Beach Dunes
Highlight • Beach
The 63rd Street Beach is a family-friendly spot with picnic tables, restrooms, sand dunes, paved paths, and a big pavilion. You can easily access Jackson Park by following the bike …
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Calumet Beach
Highlight • Beach
Calumet Beach is a great place to take a dip in Lake Michigan and chill at the beach. The beach is open from 11am until 7pm. There's also toilets and food places along the shore.
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Illinois Pennsy Greenway
Highlight • Cycleway
The Pensy Greenway is part of a much longer paved path. Very well maintained, it goes through beautiful areas of southern Chicago.
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Whiting Lakefront Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Spanning approximately 15 acres, Whiting Lakefront Park is a versatile destination with play areas, walking paths, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, and picnic facilities. Enjoy the tranquil ambiance around a …
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Chase Street Conservation Area
Highlight • Forest
This quiet nature reserve in Indiana features dirt and gravel paths surrounded by wetlands and trees. Be prepared for uneven surfaces and a few puddles after rain. It's a gem for those who like cycling surrounded by forest.
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Little Calumet River
Highlight • River
The Little Calumet River starts in Gary and flows northwest. With significant stretches in both Indiana and Illinois, the Little Calumet River is known for linking cities and towns throughout the Chicago region.
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Pr. Barack Obama Library under construction at Jackson Park
Highlight • Structure
The site is under construction and there is a fence around the site. You can walk around and enjoy a beautiful Jackson park, host of the library…
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Terrain Park at Big Marsh Bike Park
Highlight • MTB Park
The three jump lines are an excellent playground for beginners and dirt jumping enthusiasts. The obstacles on the easiest line can be rolled by, whereas the other two lines require confidence, skill, and experience.
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