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
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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
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
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
Art Institute Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Deal
Art Institute Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Deal The Art Institute of Chicago and Navy Pier Ferris have created a joint ticket deal. For $35 adults get General Admission to the Art Institute and a ride on the Ferris Wheel Deal. Navy Pier has also extended it's free trolley to run to the Art Institute of … [Read more...] about Art Institute Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Deal
Guide to the Willis Tower Chicago
Guide to the Willis Tower Chicago. The distinctive looking Willis Tower has a few interesting things to see and do in and around it: Where: 233 S. Wacker Drive Things to do and see The Skydeck is the Willis Tower enclosed observation floor located on the 103rd Floor. Admission is $19.50 … [Read more...] about Guide to the Willis Tower Chicago
Guide to the John Hancock Center Chicago
The distinctive looking John Hancock Center has a few interesting things to see and do in and around it: Where: 875 N. Michigan Avenue 360 Chicago is the John Hancock enclosed observation floor located on the 94th Floor. Admission is $19 adult, $13 children 3-11 and 2 and under free. … [Read more...] about Guide to the John Hancock Center Chicago
Discount Chicago Architecture Foundation tours
Discount Chicago Architecture Foundation tours. Every 2nd Friday of the month the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) is offering a buy one ticket, get one free deal for all Core Walking Tours. You must purchase tickets at the CAF box office. All core tours are $20 each. Also when shopping each … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Architecture Foundation tours
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