Michael Jackson Family Museum: Explore the life and times of the Jackson family, including Gary's most famous native son Michael Jackson (2 - 3 hours)
Shirt Off Your Back Vintage Clothing: Shop vintage and retro clothing styles sure to make your friends jealous (1 - 2 hours)
18th Street Brewery: Taste a selection of craft beers produced by this local brewery (2 hours)
Day 2: Bachelorette Shenanigans
Powerhouse Bar and Grill: Start off with some drinks and lunch at this popular gathering spot (2 - 3 hours)
Gary Escape Room: Put your teamwork skills to the test and see if you can escape in time (1.5 - 2 hours)
PoleKatz Chicago - Gary: Enjoy a night of dancing and entertainment at this gentlemen's club (3 - 4 hours)
Day 3: Art and Culture
Mthadonmani Fine Arts Gallery: Take a break from the party scene and view the works of artist Thaddeus M. Smith (1 - 2 hours)
Gary Aquatorium: Admire the historic site used during WWII and enjoy the view of Lake Michigan (1 - 2 hours)
Marquette Park Beach: Soak up some sun and relax on the beach (1 - 3 hours)
Time and Costs Estimates
Michael Jackson Family Museum (2-3 hours, $15)
Shirt Off Your Back Vintage Clothing (1-2 hours, $ varies)
18th Street Brewery (2 hours, $ varies)
Powerhouse Bar and Grill (2-3 hours, $ varies)
Gary Escape Room (1.5-2 hours, $28 per person)
PoleKatz Chicago - Gary (3-4 hours, $ varies)
Mthadonmani Fine Arts Gallery (1-2 hours, $ varies)
Gary Aquatorium (1-2 hours, free)
Marquette Park Beach (1-3 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: $43-72 (not including meal costs and PoleKatz cover charge)
Transportation
Travelers will need to consider renting a car to easily access all locations on the itinerary. Uber and taxi services are available, but costs can add up quickly. Estimated rental car costs are $45-60 per day. Total travel time for the itinerary is approximately 12-14 hours.
Useful Tips
If travelers have more time, they could add a visit to Indiana Dunes National Park or the Gary Railcats baseball stadium. If they have less time, they could skip a location or spend less time at the beach.