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What are some inexpensive things to do in Chicago? |
Travel Info My mother, sister (16) and I (18) are going to spend a few days in Chicago this August. I have to plan it, so I was wondering if there was anything inexpensive we could do. I have some other questions too like is a CityPass ticket, at $49.50 a person, worth it? Apparently they get you into the Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Science and Industry and the Hancock Obeservatory. And are these places really interesting? Are balcony seats, at about $30-50, to shows like "Wicked" or "The Color Purple" any good? What are some safe, decent hotels in the $100-130 a night ranges near Union Station? And where exactly is Union Station (we're coming by train)? Is Michagan Ave worth visiting? And what's the best form of transportation for people who are used to driving everywhere? What do you think a 16 yr old would like to do? Lastly, if you had only $125 or so (not including food, hotel or transportation) to spend per person for 3 days, what would you do? Travel Tips The planetarium and the museums and all are great fun all kinds of really neat exhibits to look at and wander through and they are all around the same area next door to each other so you could definately make a day of it. Here's a seating chart for the Oriental where Wicked is playing http://www.broadwayinchicago.com/seatfin... And here's the pricing list http://www.wickedthemusical.com/chicago/... The closer you can get the better but I've heard that this show sells out pretty far in advance so you may wanna check early... I don't know anything about the color purple. But here's the site for that. http://www.wickedthemusical.com/chicago/... Go to Google maps... Type in Union station Chicago... it will show you exactly where it is. Also if you zoom out a bit you can see that it's just west of Grant park... Especially the part known and Millenium Park which is a very cool place to visit.. it's only a few years old and the monuments/statues there are EVERY cool. Next to that is the Chicago Art institute. I highly recommend wandering through there one afternoon. If you scroll down South a bit... still along the lake and Grant park you can see where all the other museums you mentioned are.. they are all around Soldeir feild. Union station is just a few blocks off of Michigan ave.. and well there are more hotels down there than one can count. As far as safe... this is a pretty decent area so no real worries there... Do your reasearch on hotels.com or travelocity or what have you... You can find good deals far enough in advance. Michigan Ave has as I said the parks and all the museums as well as fabulous shopping. Also check out Watertower place for shopping. As far as getting around town... The bus system down town is pretty tourist friendly Talk to the concierge at your hotel they'll tell you the routes... but up and down michigan you pretty much can't go wrong. And walking most times of the year Especially in the spring Isn't a bad way to go. They have visitor Bus and L passes in chicago... so you can buy an unlimited pass for pretty dern cheep... check it out http://www3.yourcta.com/product.asp?cata... Personally I'm not much of a shopper... and i love the museums... I would spend most of my time in and around grant park.. With all the museums and most of them are by donation admissions with only certian special exhibits costing money... it's a good price. Also Make sure you stop and have some REAL chicago style pizza... walk around... the smaller and more croweded ususally is the best place to go! There is also Navy peir for shopping and all around good fun... Have a great time! I know you'll love chi town :D Source(s): A good Chicago travel cite... http://www.chicagotraveler.com/attractio... Other Travel Tips Ya!!!! Get the pass. I get it every time I go. The Field Musem and the Museum of Science and Industry are amazing. Be sure to go to Navy Pier too. There's a lot of inexpensive little shops, restaurants, and other things to do there too. My previous experience. http://gochicago.about.com/od/doingchica... Go ahead and buy the city pass and see wicked, go to blues club and of course hard rock cafe', and that about spends the 125.00. You will enjoy the aquarium and planetarium and field museum, not sure if you would really enjoy the others. if you've got money left, they have a harbor ride in a ferry boat. all that should keep you busy for 3-days. just cab or city bus around chi-town.enjoy your vacation. self |
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