Chicago on the Cheap

Hey if you are looking for fun, free things to do in Chicago... here are some ideas.
I took Olman downtown today and we wanted to do it on the cheap, but experience some great things.

1 // Adler Planetarium View
We did not go in the planetarium, as it was 7 am. But from the Adler planetarium you can get a GREAT view of the city. It was a bit of a snowy day and you can see that part of Lake Michigan was frozen, but great view... we have seen many wedding parties having photos taken out here before.

2 // Millenium Park
This park is always a hit. the great big bean gives a good view of the city. You can also ice skate in the winter and see other interesting pieces of architecture.

3 // Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
There is a great little FREE museum at the Fed Reserve... as a matter of fact they pay you to come... I walked out with $364 in cash!!! (Okay so the money was shredded...)

This is a picture of me in front of $1,000,000 in ones.
This is Olman infront of $1,000,000 in twenties
4 // John Hancock Signature Lounge
Hands down the best way to see Chicago on the cheap is to visit the John Hancock Signature Lounge. Rather than paying to go to the visitor's deck... Go to the lounge on the 96th floor (2 floors above the observation deck) and order a drink. Drinks are a bit expensive, but cheaper than paying to go to the observation deck. They also have good appetizers, snacks and desserts.
The view from the lounge.