Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States. With over 2.7 million residents also Chicago had over 52 million international and domestic visitors Chicago’s culture includes the visual arts, novels, and film, theater, especially improvisational comedy, and music, particularly jazz, blues, soul, gospel and house music. It also has professional sports teams in each of the major professional leagues. Chicago has many nicknames, the best-known being the Windy City.

Some free things to do in Chicago

There are a lot of amazing things to do in Chicago but you don’t have to dig deep into your pockets to enjoy many affordable experiences. Here are some recommendations that we have for you:

• Lincoln Park Zoo – animal lovers can come here and enjoy  their day

Millennium Park

• Millennium Park – Be sure to snap a photo at this year-round beauty – It’s just one of the city’s eye-catching pieces of public art. The summer season brings FREE outdoor music concerts, film screenings and the winter months are just as enchanting, as McCormick Tribune Plaza transforms into a picturesque ice skating rink.
• Navy Pier – With 50 acres filled with gardens, amusement rides, shops, eateries and attractions so remains a top Midwest tourist destination. There’s no cost to enter and just a stroll along the waterfront boardwalk to see the downtown horizon is worth a trip. On top of that, FREE fireworks at Navy Pier fill the sky each summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day so stick around each Wednesday and Saturday night.

Chicago, from John Hancock Center

• Catch the view at the Hancock Center’s Signature Lounge

Save the $20 you’d use to go up the Sears Tower (and get a much better view) by hitting the bar on the 95th floor of the Hancock Center.

• Lakefront Trail

Hit the Lakefront Trail to run, walk, bike or roller blade with the blue waters of Lake Michigan     to   one side and gorgeous, green parks to the other. Along the trail are parks, beaches and gardens; recreation areas including playgrounds, soccer fields, volleyball nets and tennis courts.

• Garfield Park Conservatory

As one of the nation’s premier displays of rare plant species, the Garfield Park Conservatory has a half dozen greenhouses and two large exhibition halls.