National Parks Lifetime Pass Cost Increase. The $10 America the Beautiful Senior Lifetime pass is the best deal in travel. Now the price is increasing to $80 on August 28. Given the fact that the pass price hasn't changed since 1994 and that many of the National Park facilities are dilapidated … [Read more...] about National Parks Lifetime Pass Cost Increase Aug 28
Attractions & Museums
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. You can find a complete list of events by day on our Calendar page. Below the daily list are about 70 more Free or Cheap Things to do on any day. To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
Adler Planetarium After Dark
Adler Planetarium After Dark. If you're looking for something different to do consider attending the next Adler After Dark. Tickets for the event are on sale now. When: Every third Thursday of the month from 6:00–10:00 pm (6:30–10:30 pm May-August events). Where: Adler Planetarium, 1300 S … [Read more...] about Adler Planetarium After Dark
Discount admission to Adler Planetarium
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Discount admission to Adler Planetarium. Regular basic general admission to the Adler Planetarium is $8. This includes access to the regular museum exhibits but excludes all the sky shows. The museum offers limited free days to Illinois residents during the year. Free museum days are listed … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Adler Planetarium
Things to do at Navy Pier Chicago
Things to do at Navy Pier Chicago. Chicago's Navy Pier is undergoing a transformation in anticipation of it's 100th birthday in 2016. It's slowly converting from a "cheesy mall-by-the-sea" into something that may attract residents to visit on occasions other than taking their out-of-town guests … [Read more...] about Things to do at Navy Pier Chicago
Chicago History Museum: History Happy Hour Series
Chicago History Museum History Happy Hour Series. When: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 5:30PM-7:30PM Where: 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600 General admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings; purchase a ticket to History Happy Hour to include the booze. Each month History Happy … [Read more...] about Chicago History Museum: History Happy Hour Series
Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap
Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap. The Chicago Botanical Garden (1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, (847) 835-5440) offers activities and programs year round. Walk through the beautiful scenery throughout the 385 acres, including 26 gardens, four natural areas, including prairie and … [Read more...] about Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap
Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum
Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago operates a small but interesting museum about the history of money and the work of the Federal Reserve. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 230 S. LaSalle Street The exhibits cover a mix of academic, hands-on, and … [Read more...] about Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum
Tour Rick Bayless’ Organic Garden
Tour Rick Bayless' organic garden. Rick Bayless' organic gardener Bill Shores leads tours on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in Rick Bayless' backyard. The cost is $25. Available dates are: May 31, July 5, Aug 23 and Sept. 6. Register here. Your payment will be processed via PayPal. If … [Read more...] about Tour Rick Bayless’ Organic Garden
Discount Chicago Theatre tours
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Discount Chicago Theatre tours are available through Goldstar. Tour Schedule: 12PM Tours Daily, (*Please note, some areas of the theatre may be restricted based on performance schedules). Discount dates vary. Where: 175 N State St, (312) 462-6300 Discount tickets for $9.50 here. Regular ticket … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Theatre tours
MCA Chicago Free 50th Anniversary Days
MCA Chicago Free 50th Anniversary Days. When: October 21 and 22, 2017, Hours TBA Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, 312-280-2660. The Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund has donated $10m to fund expanded Museum programs for underprivileged Chicago and Illinois youth. … [Read more...] about MCA Chicago Free 50th Anniversary Days
Free American Writers Museum Opening
Free American Writers Museum Opening. Attend the official opening day at the American Writers Museum, a national museum celebrating American writers on May 16, 2017. When: May 16, 2017 Where: 180 N. Michigan, 2nd Floor, No word on admission cost. The mission of the American Writers Museum … [Read more...] about Free American Writers Museum Opening
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