THINGS TO DO DURING DOWNTIME

Here are a few things listed to do before and after the main event. I suggest you arrive a day or so before so that you can explore what the city of Merrillville has to offer. Restaurants galore are also in the area. When you arrive, google "Restaurants near me" to see all of the options available. There are lots of fun things to do as listed below but these attractions are also about 1 hour from downtown Chicago.