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Gary, IN is a vibrant city with plenty of activities to keep its residents and visitors entertained. It is known for its beautiful Lake Michigan beaches, its historic downtown, and its many outdoor attractions. From the annual airshow at Glen Park Airport to the renowned jazz festivals held each summer, there is something for everyone in Gary. The city also has a number of cultural events and museums, including the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District, which offers art galleries, theater performances, and other unique activities.
Reviews of Gary are mostly positive; people who have been here often comment on how friendly the locals are and how accessible all of the attractions are. Visitors often rave about the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and the wonderful restaurants that offer delicious dishes from around the world. Other popular attractions include Miller Beach Zoo & Aquarium, Hobart Historical Society Museum, Deep River Waterpark, and Buffington Harbor Marina. People also love exploring the historic downtown area with its quaint stores and boutiques. Overall, Gary provides an enjoyable experience for everyone who visits!
based on 8 ReviewsGet to know Gary with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Gary
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What a city - 4/5/2015
Been here most of my life left and went to Air Force policies and elected residents are terrible not all there is a few that is really concerned but being that they say they are really concerned the city should not be in the shape it is in most of the elected should step down they have proven they don't care as a whole this statement includes county elected persons
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I will always have great memories of Gary. - 1/5/2014
I lived in Gary in 1972 - 1976. I was just a kid but I loved Gary. My family moved to upstate NY and after college I moved to San Francisco, Ca. I will tell you this, I will always have a soft spot for Gary. Wonderful memories of walking to white castle with my brother. Great school and friends. When I tell people I grew-up in Gary they can't believe it. That is when I tell them how much I loved it. Listen, you get a certain kind of street smarts from Gary that is priceless.
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Worst Place to Live! - 12/30/2009
This is not a safe environment to raise your family due to the high crime rate. There are no jobs and the public schools are horrible. The atmosphere is dated and cheap. It looks like a ghost town. The only compliment I can give Gary, In. would be the fact that this is Michael Jackson's birth place. Joe Jackson knew what he was doing when he got his family out of that
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Wubs my city =) - 10/27/2009
Those who never left Gary cannot appreciate the brilliance that is the city. It has more major highway connections than cities 12x its size, it is less than an hour from 3 major airports, 2 international sea ports, and it has a great working class because of the mill. We've got tons of people who know how to work with electrical, mechanical, and contruction engineering. So please, just because your poor of spirit doesn't mean we all plan to wallow lay idle. We have over 40 miles the best beach on lake michigan. I go there almost every day in the summer time. Its quiet and lovely and no one bothers me. As a matter of fact I've been in Gary since I was born in 1972 and I always love coming back. Sure crime has become more of an issue, but its actually more of a media sterotype than actual figures. we average like 60 murders a year for almost 100k people...please pay attention to the differences of 60 and
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stench - 4/10/2009
it smells like dead bodys everywhere.I have only found 4 since i lived here but it smells like alot
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School System - 10/7/2007
Coming from the Chicago School System I was very shock to see a big difference in the Gary School System. My son has learned more in 4 weeks than he did in 12 years at the Chicago School System. I am really impressed with the amount of concern the staff and teacher has for each
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One of the Lowest Places to Live - 12/13/2006
I grew up here in the 60s and it was a pleasant community. Of course, I lived on the right side of the tracks (actually the interstate). We felt safe trick or treating and the neighborhood had a variety of ethnicities. My entire family was here. Going downtown was always a thrill even though there had been decline for a number of years (before I was born). With the underprivileged blacks and the decline of the steel mills employment, the town changed dramatically. With jobs leaving, businesses closing and houses standing empty, crime and poverty were all that remained. Whites fled to surrounding towns and when the blacks followed, the whites moved even further away. There is absolutely no reason to live here now. Why 99,000 still bother amazes me unless they are trapped. The town offers nothing to its residents but ugly brick buildings, boarded up neighborhoods, and the dying dreams of those who once enjoyed living in a thriving economy and a safe small city that had Chicago
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