Chicago IL Cheap and Free Things to Do and Attractions

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Oak Street Beach

OVERVIEW: Great place for water sports... tripadvisor.com
OVERVIEW: Oak Street Beach, just north of the Magnificent Mile, is one of Chicago's... chicagotraveler.com
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Jackson Park Beach

OVERVIEW: Once the site of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, Jackson... chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Chicago Architecture Foundation

AVERAGE RATING
31+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
29+ reviews
Frommers
1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
1+ reviews
ADMISSION: Admission to the exhibits at the ArchiCent...
Sure, a lot of the crowd were seniors being dropped off by tour busses; sure, local... more on Yelp
I've taken the CAF's boat tour twice now, about 10 years apart, and both times... more on Yelp
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Spertus museum

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20+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
19+ reviews
Frommers
1+ reviews
ADMISSION: Adults $5; Students, Seniors, and Children $3
Ouch. Some of these reviews sound like they come from unemployed graduates who... more on Yelp
Great school in downtown Chicago area. Their modern art program is particularly innovative... more on Yelp
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Museum of Science and Industry

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111+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
1+ reviews
Frommers
1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
109+ reviews
ADMISSION: Adults $11; Seniors $9.50; Children (3-11) $7
This is a must see! Always new exhibits opening and they keep some on hand always... more on Yahoo! Travel
if you visit the museum, be sure to take a walk over to the University of Chicago campus just a... more on TripAdvisor
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Wrigley Field

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3+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yahoo! Travel
3+ reviews
ADMISSION: $17-$40 for individual tickets.
I liked it because i have been at games but never before was... more on Yahoo! Travel
The historic Wrigley-I love everything about it-from the ivy to the hot dogs!... more on Yahoo! Travel
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Millenium park

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82+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yahoo! Travel
82+ reviews
It amazes me that many Chicagoans have never been to Millennium Park, but that is sadly the case. It is the place that is putting Chicago... more on Yahoo! Travel
Free of charge and great scenery! Great view of skyline all around. Parking's expensive... more on Yahoo! Travel
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Sears Tower

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198+ reviews
from 4 sources
Epinions.com
2+ reviews
Frommers
1+ reviews
Yelp
95+ reviews
wheelchair accessible
ADMISSION: Adults $12.95; Senior $9.95; Children (3-1...
If someone is visiting of course you need to stop here and go to the top to get an amazing... more on Yelp
I was quite impressed with the view; even at night. The only problem was we... more on TripAdvisor
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Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Bus company

OVERVIEW: If you choose to accept the challenge, you’ll use hand-held scoops to propel whiffle... coachusa.com
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Navy Pier

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223+ reviews
from 4 sources
Frommers
1+ reviews
Epinions.com
30+ reviews
Yelp
182+ reviews
ADMISSION: See below
A very small place ride wise but the Ferris Wheel is very good because... more on ThrillNetwork.com
i think navy pier is one of the best places for kids and there familys to have... more on GoCityKids.com
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