Enjoy Chicago for Free
Gas prices are getting ridiculous, and they’re affecting everything from airplane tickets to the cost of food. Fortunately, Chicago has plenty of attractions you can enjoy for little to no money. Just a walk down Michigan Avenue can be a tourist’s delight.
This week, the b5media Travel & Culture Channel is celebrating a Theme Day, featuring the photogenic side of our blogs. With that in mind, I present a few fantastic photos of eight great places you can visit for free here in the Windy City.
5. Oak Street Beach
4. Grant Park
Photo credit: (c/o Flickr) vicki wolkins, terren in Virginia, Giant Ginkgo, Zach Klein, jimfrazier, arch2452, Joslynan, Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton, paulmcdee, puroticorico
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[...] of our most fun experiences. We plan to enjoy Navy Pier’s Children’s Museum, do some Window Shopping on Michigan Avenue, enjoy Cloudgate at sunrise, find some Chinatown treats, and check out Lincoln Park Zoo and Lincoln [...]
I think you win! Chicago at it’s best right here!
Thanks Kim!
[...] Matt at The Chicago Traveler shows photos of eight attractions that allow you to Enjoy Chicago for Free. [...]
Buckingham Fountain…Married With Children! hehe
Anyways, cool pics Matt!
Cool – Niki de St. Phalle sculptures! I was at her garden on my trip to Italy a couple weeks ago. I love her work!
oh.. Chicago is one place I really love to visit! one of these days….
[...] Matt at The Chicago Traveler shows photos of eight attractions that allow you to Enjoy Chicago for Free. [...]
[...] Matt at The Chicago Traveler shows photos of eight attractions that allow you to Enjoy Chicago for Free. [...]
[...] Matt at The Chicago Traveler shows photos of eight attractions that allow you to Enjoy Chicago for Free. [...]
[...] Matt at The Chicago Traveler shows photos of eight attractions that allow you to Enjoy Chicago for Free. [...]
[...] If you’re traveling around Chicago, I recommend using the city’s extensive public transportation system to help with travel costs. Full fare (paying by cash) is $2 per ride on buses and trains. Fare cards, transit cards, and 30-day, 7-day, or Visitor Passes offer lower fares and faster boarding. Also, Chicago has plenty of reasonably priced restaurants and budget-friendly attractions. [...]