Things to do in The "Windy City" of Chicago
Travel should not be limited to those who have money. There are plenty
of things to do in Chicago that cater for those with champagne tastes on
a beer budget. All it takes to save money while exploring things to do
in Chicago is a little research and forward planning.
Chicago City Pass
The Chicago City Pass includes five of the most popular Chicago
attractions at substantially discounted rates. See the Hancock
Observatory (or Sears Tower), the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler
Planetarium and Museum of Science & Industry plus OMNIMAX. For around
$60 for adults and $49 for children aged 4-11, you can save up to 47% of
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Lincoln Park Zoo & Conservatory
This is one of the best things to do in Chicago, and the good news is
that it is completely free. Established 140 years ago, the Lincoln Park
Zoo is one of America's most established zoos. The zoo contains a large
collection of mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and birds from all over
the world. There's even an interactive farm house where visitors can
learn about all things farm life, from bees and honey, to where milk
comes from. In the farm house, you can also participate in one of the
many cooking classes.
Museums And Galleries Free Days
Chicago is known for its museums and art houses. With some clever
planning you'll discover that many of the cultural things to do in
Chicago offer free or discounted admission days. The Museum of
Contemporary Art is free all day, every Tuesday. The Art Institute of
Chicago offers free admission on Thursdays after 5 pm in the evening.
Additionally, the Shedd Aquarium offers a series of free general
admission days throughout the year. |
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Millennium Park
Millennium Park is an expansive 24.5 acre park that opened in 2004. The
park offers a multitude of free things thing to do in Chicago that
center around art, music, and architectural design. The Crown Fountain
is an interactive display that pays homage to the use of gargoyles in
fountains. The fountain has two 50-foot glass towers that have images of
1000 Chicago residents projected onto them. Water sprouts from the
mouths of these images during most months of the year. Ongoing live
music events and temporary art exhibitions are also showcased throughout
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Chicago Loop Train Tour
If you are inspired by the architecture at Millennium Park, then there
are plenty of architectural things to do in Chicago. For the budget
conscious the Chicago Loop Train offers a 40-minute narrated lecture on
the architectural sights of the city. Funded by the Chicago Office of
Tourism the Loop Train runs during the summer months. Free tickets can
be obtained from the Chicago Office of Tourism Visitor Information
Centre in the city.
While at the Visitor Information Centre, check out the free MP3 walking
tours, available to download onto your MP3 player. The walking Chicago
tours encompass the best of Chicago sightseeing and are available in
five different languages.
Jon Buschlen is an author for Trusted Tours & Attractions, an online
resource for discount tickets to the country's best sightseeing tours,
attractions and museums. Their website features tickets to the New York
hot spots to the best things to do in Chicago and everything in between.
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