About Gary

Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Gary, Indiana is a city of roughly 103,000 people. Gary is the largest city founded in the 20th century.The city sits on the southeast corner of Lake Chicago, offering a beautiful view of the city of Chicago, and is just 30 miles from the city itself. Gary is a city most known for its steel industry, though the economy has taken a toll on it. Gary was designed to be the largest steel industry city in the 1960s.Other events that have taken place in Gary include being the birthplace of Michael Jackson. Jackson was born in Gary in 1958 and lived in the area until he,along with his brothers known as The Jackson 5, signed a record deal with Motown Records when Michael was 10 years old.

The childhood home of Michael still stands in Gary today, and is one of the most popular reasons for visiting the area. Directions to Michael Jackson's birthplace can be found in a Gary, Indiana, yellow pages directory. Also taking place in Gary was the taping of scenes for the remake of the 2009 movie, A Nightmare on Elm Street. There are lots of exciting things to do in the city. The city underwent a renovation project to improve the city and now offers 2 casinos inside gaming boats sitting on Buffington Harbor.

The casinos contain shopping, dining, and office space inside. Fishing, swimming, boating, walking, and horseback riding are also activities to be enjoyed in Gary. A picnic on one of the city's fantastic sandy white beaches is a fun day for the family to enjoy. With plenty of greenery, Gary also boasts a large population of wildlife, with many rare species to be seen.To find a list of the cities wonderful parks, and other recreational activities, a Gary, Indiana yellow pages book or online directory should supply all of the information you need to know. Searching a Gary, Indiana business directory can also give you important information about these and many other activities. Gary is a town that will surprise you with the wonders it brings.

Written by Lyndsey Morgan