Heaven is a place on earth and it is called this Petro…read more Showers! Pac- Man! Patriotic headbands! a self serve milkshake machine! TACO BELL. God is good!!!!

This was our initial visit to this particular establishment, and we are certainly pleased that we…read morechose to stop. We have an early morning delivery scheduled near Chicago, and this location provides a convenient and comfortable place to stay until tomorrow morning. There is a spacious lot available for truck parking. The interior is clean and features numerous photographs detailing the steel industry's role in establishing the area. Amenities include showers, laundry facilities, a driver's lounge, a fuel desk, a store, and three restaurants, specifically Pizza Hut Express, Taco Bell, and an Iron Skillet. The Iron Skillet has a full menu. The staff was pleasant.

Southlake is hanging on by a thread. An increasing amount of dead-malls are the standard across…read moreAmerica. Southlake has lost quite a few anchor stores including Sears, Forever 21, Carson Pirie Scott and Dick's Sporting Goods. Macy's is left all alone and is struggling as well. However, this mall still has average interior stores. JC Penney, Bath and Body Works, American Eagle, Children's Place, Champs, Foot Locker and Cooper's Hawk are still going strong. There are options for massage chairs and kids trains throughout. I've come across photo booths and vending machines as well. I hope Southlake can bounce back and earn more quality stores like Gap, MAC, Apple, Aldo, Cheesecake Factory? Maybe I'm asking too much but I have a dream. lol.

I'm going to be really sad if the mall doesn't pull through because it's still great to stop in and…read morevisit. Sad they don't have Carson's or Sears anymore, but I stopped by the other night to get some stuff from Macy's and JC Penney. The food court has really changed since I last went, and there's some pretty yummy options around.

I had such a wonderful, fun experience at the Steel Yard last night!…read more I was at a San Francisco Giants game a couple of weeks ago and I honestly had more fun last night. It is a much more intimate and a community oriented experience. The stadium is beautiful. There were a lot of fun activities and events including dizzy bats, a tricycle race and my favorite thanks to two very enthusiastic participants ...the bubble balloon fight. It was also great to see so many kids participating in fun activities throughout the evening. The game was great and it was cool to see the Railcats put on a show and exit with a win. The food was excellent and I was surprised by the quality and variety. The staff were so welcoming and helpful. The owners are doing an amazing job involving the community and creating such a endearing and fun experience for everyone in the area.

Most importantly I'd like to share what I enjoy most about the park:…read more The architecture is terriric and especially the proximity to the Southshore train track which trains pass by every game, the spacious seating, the amazing outfield seat section, free parking and skyboxes. Its indeed a great field and always enjoyable so comes highly recommended. So it goes without saying that before my last experience and sixth game I would have gladly given a five star rating to the Gary Railcats stadium. However, after leaving my wallet at the consession stand this past game and it having been turned in within minutes without my cash it was dissapponting. I luckily asked enough staff members and was able to speak to the staff employee who found it and turned it in but believe he also stole my cash(it was either he or the manager in the box office). So despite being such a nice ball club, polite staff, great daily specials, nice gift shop and more its saddening to say the least.

It's been almost 10 years since my previous review. In that time the Miller station has…read morecompletely transformed thanks to the South Shore Double Track project that completed in May 2024. There's now a larger inside waiting area that folks can wait at for the upcoming trains which now can pass either through Track 1 or 2 (hence the Double Track). Train arrival times can still be unreliable at times but generally now seating is more available though it gets overcrowded again by the time it rolls into East Chicago and Hammond. Initially there was confusion over whether a train would arrive on Track 1 or 2 and at times you'd have to scramble quickly to the other track. But that's gotten better. Overall trip times to and from Millennium have gotten better even though not at the times promised by the new schedules. But they seem to be working on that as they continue to make modifications to the schedule. Good job South Shore!

If you're unfamiliar with the South Shore, you need to know that the Miller station is cash only on…read morethe train. Unlike other stations, the Miller NICTD station does not have a booth or vending, so you must have cash-money in hand when you board. In my experience, the South Shore is generally on time, but don't be surprised if the train is running three, five, ten, or 15 minutes late. It happens. But what's more frustrating is when the train is early. As inconvenient as it sounds, I suggest arriving a minute or two early and maintaining a patient disposition. Ample parking is available as long as you're willing to walk a little bit. I've left my car overnight on several occasions without incident, but I was more than a little nervous each time. I recommend troubling a friend for a ride if you won't be back the same day. As for the actual structure, the station itself is a Miller landmark. I've given directions or estimated arrival times from the Miller NICTD station a zillion times. And every winter I look forward to the fresh greenery, red bows, and twinkling lights at the Miller station as I approach Lake Street from highway 12. Lots of people can't stop hating on the South Shore, but in my opinion, these are folks who take public transportation for granted. Why not crack open a can of beer and let someone else do the driving?

Just like with most things in Gary - I really don't have that much to say! Lol Graduating from…read moreIndiana University with my Master's is what brought me here. I'd always passed the place hopping off of the skyway from Chicago but always thought it looked like a creepy, empty place that could be the scene for a scary movie. The place actually is bigger and nicer on the inside than I thought. Held our graduation well and there was more than enough room for friends and family. Parking was a bit of a hassle but with an event like graduation, what's to be expected? We got ushered out of there quickly when it ended. They didn't want the rift raft tearing down the last recognizable building in the city. *shrug*

It is one of two places in Gary to see a show (West Side HS would be #2). However, I've been to…read moremany shows here with positive experiences. All the big names/concert come here when visiting Gary. The city host their large events here, like MLK, Jr day. Overall the shows here are good quality for the city and the surrounding areas. However, I have also seen the Genesis Center used for major shows, such as the Ms. USA pageants that Trump brought to the city in the early 00's, which was top quality. So the Genesis Center can do really great shows, as the place has been kept up mainly due to the use of the Steelcats team. Yes, you are coming to Gary, IN for entertainment. However, it does not mean that you will miss out on receiving a top ranked experience due to the location. The Genesis Center is more than able to provide a quality show.

Standard Parking has been a good choice since you want a simple parking place in this location. The…read moreparking is in a good place, there is easy access, and lot appears well laid out and marked. The neighborhood rates are also affordable, and everyone tends to get into the neighborhood or out of it without any issues. It is not luxurious, but it performs its one and only role that is, what it is supposed to, and that is what is the most important when you simply need a reliable parking.

I would HIGHLY suggest parking here if you're attending an event at the United Center. It's only $9…read morefor 2-12 hours of parking, compared to the United Center's "official" lots that are $22-25. Standard Parking is approx. 1/2 mile away, which is a good 10 minutes worth of steps for my Fitbit lovers. Paying when you leave is a little crazy, because although it says "pay before you get to your vehicle," the only pay stations are on Level 3 or at the exit gate. We were parked on Level 2 (and we arrived only 30 minutes before the Bulls Game, so there are ALWAYS plenty of spots here!), so we never passed by the Level 3 pay station. We strolled down to the exit gate, and had to scan our card 10+ times since apparently there was "no chip," or it was "defective," or we were scanning "too fast" or "too slow." Apparently this machine has a lot of complications! However, for $9, I would GLADLY park my car here during an event in the future!

Dyer Station consists of a station house, a station sign, and information board. It is accessible…read morewith three ramps and two sets of stairs. It doesn't have heating in the waiting shelter, so you would have to stay in your car in the parking lot to keep warm during the winters. Another thing you should know before traveling, is that the station is actually 1.5 miles away from downtown Dyer, and the trains are regularly late. Lastly, if your train is delayed, there's a Subway and a sessional ice cream shop right next to the station.