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Free and Cheap Chicago Places to Go!
Chicago Cultural Center is one of Free and Cheap Chicago Places to Go!.

1. Chicago Cultural Center

9.1
78 E Washington St (btwn N Michigan & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 153 tips and reviews

Darren C.Darren Calhoun: Drop in on a Sunday afternoon, usually there is a free musical performance and there's always great exhibits to explore. It's one of the great FREE go-to spots in Chicago!

Millennium Park is one of Free and Cheap Chicago Places to Go!.

2. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 622 tips and reviews
Grant Park is one of Free and Cheap Chicago Places to Go!.

3. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · 135 tips and reviews
Crown Fountain is one of Free and Cheap Chicago Places to Go!.

4. Crown Fountain

8.6
Michigan Ave (btwn S Michigan Ave and Boeing Gallery S), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 63 tips and reviews

Darren C.Darren Calhoun: This is actually the Crown Plaza, aka - the "Faces Fountain" that spits water. There's a rotating outdoor exhibit of sculpture in the area as well as events year-round.

Chicago Architecture Foundation is one of Free and Cheap Chicago Places to Go!.

5. Chicago Architecture Foundation

224 S Michigan Ave (at E Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 51 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer McElroy: See free exhibition Chicago Model City. Largest & most accurate model of the city. Then get out there & see it for real on a tour. Tours depart everyday & are best way to see the city.

Weather Mark Tavern is one of Free and Cheap Chicago Places to Go!.

6. Weather Mark Tavern

8.2
1503 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · South Loop · 69 tips and reviews

Darren C.Darren Calhoun: The have great specials several nights of the week. Tuesday nights are 35 cent wings. The atmosphere is VERY relaxed... think of the TV show "Cheers"!

Garfield Park Conservatory is one of Free and Cheap Chicago Places to Go!.

7. Garfield Park Conservatory

9.3
300 N Central Park Ave (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Garden · East Garfield Park · 75 tips and reviews

Darren C.Darren Calhoun: Entrance is free but a donation is asked at times. Either way, it's a great place to go -- indoors and out-- to take in some beautiful and exotic plant life. I love this place in the winter!

Willow Chicago is one of Free and Cheap Chicago Places to Go!.

8. Willow Chicago

50 E Congress Pkwy (Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University), Chicago, IL
Church · The Loop · 6 tips and reviews

Darren C.Darren Calhoun: If you've never been to the Auditorium Theater or you're looking for a GREAT Church experience, then stop by Willow Chicago on a Sunday Morning at 10am. Amazing Architecture and Praise! ALWAYS FREE!