Attractions & Museums

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

Discount admission American Writers Museum

Discount admission American Writers Museum. Where: 180 N. Michigan, 2nd Floor, No word on admission cost. The American Writers Museum opened last year to much fanfare. Unfortunately they do not offer any free days. Regular admission: Adults $12, Seniors (ages 65+) $8, Students (w/ valid ID) … [Read more...] about Discount admission American Writers Museum

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

Here’s the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago

Here's the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago. Overview If you're thinking about heading to the Field on free day but wondering what the deal is I've done the legwork for you. Here's what you get (and don't get) at the Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-9410. All free museum … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Field Museum 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

Here’s the deal on free day at Adler Planetarium Chicago

Here's the deal on free day at Adler Planetarium Chicago. If you're thinking about heading to a museum on free day but wondering exactly what you get I've done the legwork for you. Location: Adler Planetarium, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-7827. All free museum days. Regular admission is … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Adler Planetarium Chicago

Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry

Here's the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry. If you're thinking about heading to the MSI on free day but wondering exactly what the deal is I've done the legwork for you. Here's what you get (and don't get) at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry

Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago has long been a leading center of research in ancient Near Eastern civilizations. The museum is small (72,000 square feet) and admission is free. Groups of 10 or more should … [Read more...] about Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston

The Mary and Leigh Block Museum at Northwestern University galleries are currently closed. They are installing the spring exhibitions and will reopen Thursday, April 30 with the MFA Thesis Exhibition, Age of Consent. Where: Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art Northwestern University 40 Arts … [Read more...] about Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston

Top Ten: Fun things to do in Lincoln Park

The Lincoln Park neighborhood is just north of downtown and full of lots of great free things to do. At one time, it was ground zero for Chicago's yuppies. That's less the case than it used to be, but as the home of both DePaul University and some gorgeous old apartments, you'll see a great mix of … [Read more...] about Top Ten: Fun things to do in Lincoln Park