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A Guide To A FREE Winter In Chicago
- by coffee_slut
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- January 25, 2009
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It's a crappy time to spend money. So what the heck can you do for free in Chicago during the winter? Believe it or not, Chicago has tons of free stuff to do when it's cold. It may not be pleasant to travel in it, but you can still get out of the house! All of this can be done without spending a dime on anything but a ride on the El, and well... maybe a cup of coffee.
The Art Institute
Free on Thursdays, The Art Institute. is a fantastic place to view all of the greats! Winter is the best time to go and view classic art, and stand alone for hours in front of your favorite painting.
Free on Thursdays, The Art Institute. is a fantastic place to view all of the greats! Winter is the best time to go and view classic art, and stand alone for hours in front of your favorite painting.
Go To The MCA For FREE!
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Get your creative juices flowing and check out modern photography, and exhibits at The Museum of Contemporary Art.
It’s FREE on Tuesdays!
The above picture is by Dan Peterman, called “Thank You for Your Patronage.”
From USA Today Exhibition
Get your creative juices flowing and check out modern photography, and exhibits at The Museum of Contemporary Art.
It’s FREE on Tuesdays!
The above picture is by Dan Peterman, called “Thank You for Your Patronage.”
From USA Today Exhibition
The Museum of Contemporary Photography
From The Transparent City, 2007
Museum of Contemporary Photography.
Free all the time!
Museum of Contemporary Photography
600 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
With a collection of several thousand photographs and related objects from American artists dating back to the 1930s, the Museum of Contemporary Photography's exhibits remain diverse in subject but also closely linked in culture and time. Rotating photographic exhibitions focus on the works of one or...
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With a collection of several thousand photographs and related objects from American artists dating back to the 1930s, the Museum of Contemporary Photography's exhibits remain diverse in subject but also closely linked in culture and time. Rotating photographic exhibitions focus on the works of one or many artists following common themes and ideas; the museum's frequent tours and special events allow more in-depth explorations of the works on display. The building sits beside Grant Park, just west of the impressive Buckingham Fountain and a block from Auditorium Theatre.
Chicago Greeters
There is so much history in the City of Chicago!
The Chicago Greeters. are made of of individuals who love Chicago, just as much as I do! They volunteer to take people on a tour around the city to any neighborhood of interest.
This is a great way to learn more about the city I live in AND it’s FREE! This is sponsored by the Chicago Cultural Center.
Free Dance and Performances
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Along with The Chicago Greeters, the Chicago Cultural Center, offers free dance and other performances such as theatre and dance classes.
I love FREE events! Especially free dance!
Along with The Chicago Greeters, the Chicago Cultural Center, offers free dance and other performances such as theatre and dance classes.
I love FREE events! Especially free dance!
FREE Chicago
Just Watch Snow Fall
Ok, so maybe getting out of the house is a bit much on snowy days. Decide not to do ANYTHING and just watch the snow fall onto this beautiful city!
Grab a Free Hug
Chicago is known for people who stand around with signs that say “Free Hugs!” I don’t know about you, but I think everyone could use a hug!
Just do a background check first before you embrace them.
The Winter Bean Blend
It stands in Millennium Park year round, but The Bean (or Cloudgate) is still a work of art, even during the winter.
Winter is a beautiful time to check out the architecture in Chicago, because the tourists aren’t around to capture you in their videos! Trust me, it’s a site to see!
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Covering more than 24 acres in the heart of the city, Millennium Park is a stunning civic center and public open space, filled with architectural and artistic masterpieces. Crafted by famous architect Frank Gehry, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion's towering, flowing form stands at the heart of the park, hol...
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Covering more than 24 acres in the heart of the city, Millennium Park is a stunning civic center and public open space, filled with architectural and artistic masterpieces. Crafted by famous architect Frank Gehry, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion's towering, flowing form stands at the heart of the park, holding free performances by the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus and other groups. Major pieces of public art in the park include the Crown Fountain, where digitally enlarged faces of Chicagoans are displayed on 50-foot-high columns layered by flowing water, and Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate, nicknamed "The Bean." Also holding the McCormick Tribune Ice Skating Rink and the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, the park is on the northern end of Grant Park, right in the heart of the Loop and next to Lake Michigan.
Ice Skate In The Park
It’s FREE to ice skate in Millennium Park! However, the only catch is, skate rental is $9. If you have your own skates, bring ’em!
At night is the best time to ice skate in the city. There is nothing like the Chicago view! I recommend this ONLY if you can stand the bitter evenings. Just bundle up, you’ll be alright!
The National Museum of Mexican Art
This place is ALWAYS FREE! The National Museum of Mexican Art,. This place is a fun day trip and not a tourist trap. Surround yourself with unique art from the Mexican culture!
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Celebrating Mexican culture and history through a collection of more than 5,500 works of art spanning two millennia, the National Museum of Mexican Art is the only museum of Latino art accredited by the American Association of Museums. Hand-made textiles, propaganda posters and figurines from lost ci...
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Celebrating Mexican culture and history through a collection of more than 5,500 works of art spanning two millennia, the National Museum of Mexican Art is the only museum of Latino art accredited by the American Association of Museums. Hand-made textiles, propaganda posters and figurines from lost civilizations fill the display areas of the museum, with special temporary exhibits highlighting select artists and styles. It sponsors a range of cultural events in its own performance space, including theatrical performances, traditional music concerts and book readings. The museum is located at Harrison Park, about a mile south of the University of Illinois at Chicago's West Campus.
Photograph Your Surroundings
This takes absolutely NO money! All you need is your camera, your friends and their camera, and some creative sparks.
Just look around the city and capture life. It’s everywhere and in this city, you can’t go wrong.
Take a Ride on the EL
Take a ride on the train and let yourself be entertained by all the nut jobs around you. I do it all the time and it only costs me $2.25! Free entertainment by those who don’t realize they are interesting.
Snap a photo while you’re at it!
Laugh At The Trump Building
Located along the Chicago River, the Trump building is nothing but a huge glass structure. I mean props to Trump for recognizing that Chicago is a great city, but that thing is BRIGHT!
When the sun reflects off of the glass, you are blind for about 30 seconds. It’s a fun game when you have nowhere else to walk for a while.
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