This is my first Free Things to Do Roundup where I hope to share with you some Free Things to Do in Chicago ideas I’ve read around the blogosphere. This week my 5 favorite posts about Free Things to Do in Chicago include:
the Art Institute of Chicago, Millenium Park Self-Guided Audio Tour, Navy Pier Fireworks, Lincoln Park Zoo, Free and Easy Chicago.
- See why National Geographic Traveller says the Number One recommendation is to “Visit the famous Art Institute of Chicago” . Visitors enjoy free admission from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. every Thursday and Friday, Memorial Day through Labor Day, during Target’s “Free Summer Evenings” program.
- See why Yelp Chicago raves about the Millenium Park Self-Guided Audio Tour. You simply download the mp3 “album” and load it onto your mp3 player. (They also have an enhanced version for the blind and poorly sighted). Then download the map from the same page and take it with you. Forget to do this? No problem. The welcome center has them already printed out for you (201 W Randolph)
- Yahoo Answers weighs in with the Navy Pier Fireworks as a top free things to do in Chicago. Navy Pier presents a dazzling fireworks display every Wednesday and Saturday from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. This summer there will 32 spectacular shows over Lake Michigan, synchronized to the music of seven different soundtracks.
- Three amazing Chicago favorites are always open and always free. Choose Chicago says families should head to the Lincoln Park Zoo,
- On the Go with Amy recommends Free and Easy Chicago.
