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50% off admission Chicago History Museum

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50% off admission Chicago History Museum Where: 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600 For a limited time there's a Groupon for 50% off admission. If you're an Illinois resident the Chicago History Museum is free from 12:30PM-7:30PM every Tuesday. Check out this Guide to the Chicago History … [Read more...] about 50% off admission Chicago History Museum

National Parks Lifetime Pass Cost Increase Aug 28

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

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

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