Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The Gary Aquatorium is located in Marquette Beach Gary, Indiana. It was invented by the Society for the Restoration of the Gary Aquatorium and was created from the former Gary Bathhouse. The bathhouse opened in 1922 and ceased operation in 1971. After 20 years of vacancy, it reopened as the Aquatorium that is known today, a site purposed for viewing the waters of Lake Michigan. After more than 10 years of renovation, this stunning piece of architecture and the beautiful gardens that surround it serve as an aquatorium as well as a memorial to Octave Chanute, the French-born pilot who maneuvered the world's first aeronautically designed hang-glider from a dune just west of the building in 1896.
The Majestic Star Casino located in Gary, Indiana, is a popular attraction for visitors and locals alike. This casino offers the latest in video gaming as well as classic slot machines, ranging in price for one penny to $100 for each turn. Players may also try their hand to win large amounts of money on more than 70 table games including favorites such as Blackjack, Lucky Ladies Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Texas Hold 'Em Bonus Poker, Mini Baccarat, Three Card Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker and Spanish 21. The Majestic Star Casino was named "One of the best video poker casinos in the area" by the Chicago Sun Times. The casino is also home to a hotel featuring 300 deluxe rooms that overlook Lake Michigan. Full amenities, superior guest service and fine dining are found within this facility.
Lake Michigan is the second largest lake in the Great Lakes chain and the only lake in the group located entirely within the United States, housing 12 million people upon its shores in the states of Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan. A portion of that population is located within the city of Gary, Indiana. Here, residents and visitors of Gary enjoy visiting Lake Michigan for a number of recreational activities as well as relaxation. The beaches of Lake Michigan in Indiana are known for their beauty, earning the regional title of "Third Coast" of the United States, being comparable to the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean beaches. Swimming, boating, fishing and sunbathing on Lake Michigan and its beaches are popular activities in Gary, Indiana.
The West Side Theater Guild located in the city of Gary has been infusing its audiences with the arts for more than 15 years. Dozens of national and international shows, plays, performances and independent movies have been viewed in this location by thousands of guests. This venue of talent was created by Director Mark Spencer, a graduate of Gary's Emerson School for the Visual and Performing Arts, in 1996. The city of Gary had been without a theater space for more than 20 years until the creation of the West Side Theater Guild. The guild has come a long way since its humble beginning hosting musical reviews.