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
Attractions & Museums
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 Chicago History Museum
Guide to Chicago History Museum. Beginning January 10, 2017, the Chicago History Museum will be free to Illinois residents from every Tuesday from 12:30pm–7:30 p.m. Regular General Admission: Adults: $16 with audio tours, Seniors (65+): $14 with audio tours, Students (13–22 with ID): $14 with … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago History Museum
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
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