It may not have high costs like London, New York City, or Tokyo, but Chicago is still a big city. Take advantage of street festivals, improv shows, and these other outstanding free activities.
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), 시카고, IL
동물원 · Lincoln Park · 283개의 팁과 리뷰
Fodor's Travel: With free admission every day of the year, the Lincoln Park Zoo is a beloved Chicago institution. There’s a lot to see in the 35-acre park.
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), 시카고, IL
공원 · Grant Park · 619개의 팁과 리뷰
Fodor's Travel: As part of the Millennium Park Summer Film series, visitors can head to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion to catch a flick on the 40-foot screen.
30W315 Calumet Ave W (at Talbot Ave), Warrenville, IL
맥주 양조장 · 94개의 팁과 리뷰
Fodor's Travel: Take a trip to Two Brothers Brewery in Warrenville for a 45-minute free tour at select times on Saturdays and Sundays—no reservation required.
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), 시카고, IL
원형극장 · Grant Park · 101개의 팁과 리뷰
Fodor's Travel: On select weekday evenings, rock, pop, and indie performers take the stage as part of the Downtown Sound and Loops and Variations programs.
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), 시카고, IL
코미디 클럽 · Old Town Triangle · 151개의 팁과 리뷰
Fodor's Travel: Known for sending numerous comedic actors along to successful careers at Saturday Night Live and beyond, you can get all the laughs you want without paying for a ticket.
78 E Washington St (btwn N Michigan & N Garland Ct.), 시카고, IL
박물관 · The Loop · 153개의 팁과 리뷰
Fodor's Travel: The architectural masterpiece, featuring a Carrara marble lobby and large windows, opened in 1897 and hosts more than 700 free exhibits, screenings, performances, and lectures every year.
Fodor's Travel: Over two million spectators line Lake Michigan every year to see this free, two-day spectacular in August. The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest and oldest free air and water show in the U.S.
역사 박물관 · University Village - Little Italy · 20개의 팁과 리뷰
Fodor's Travel: Explore an original settlement house dating back to 1889 at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, with a rotating crop of exhibits and film screenings throughout the year.
Fodor's Travel: Located right on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier not only provides visitors with stunning lakefront and skyline views, but it also has a number of free activities offered year-round.
1400 N Humboldt Dr (off of Luis Munoz Marin Dr), 시카고, IL
공원 · Humboldt Park · 41개의 팁과 리뷰
Fodor's Travel: The city's free festivals like the Fiestas Puertorriqueñas (Puerto Rican Festival) highlight unique characteristics of the parts of Chicago, with special themes, traditions, music , and food.
Fodor's Travel: Members of Chicago Shakespeare Theater take the stage at 18 different parks throughout the city each summer to perform a new production.
1600 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & North Ave), 시카고, IL
해변 · Lincoln Park · 81개의 팁과 리뷰
Fodor's Travel: North Avenue Beach and Oak Street Beach tend to be the most popular in the city, but all beaches are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
301 S Columbus Dr (btwn Jackson Dr & Balbo Dr), 시카고, IL
분수대 · Grant Park · 133개의 팁과 리뷰
Fodor's Travel: The Navy Pier fireworks are synched with music, so if you want to get close enough to hear, watch from the pier. You can also catch great views of the sky by heading south to Buckingham Fountain.
Fodor's Travel: In March, one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day Parades winds its way up Columbus Drive. Before it starts, head to the Chicago River to watch the water turn a bright shade of green.
Fodor's Travel: This festive German marketplace is the perfect location to soak up some holiday spirit. Inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, the Chicago version of the festival dates back to 1996.