A Budget-Friendly Trip: Chicago Style
The city of Chicago is one of the most unique in America and is known for many things; jazz music, famous architecture and of course, deep dish pizzas. Because of everything it’s known for and its large population, there is always something to do, but it can get quite expensive. If you’re planning a trip to Chicago, it can be overwhelming with all the things you can plan. That’s why we’re here to give you some suggestions on fun activities you can do in Chicago that won’t break the bank. Not only that, we’ll show you the best parking locations near those happenings!
Live in Millennium Park
Ok. We don’t literally mean live in the park, but with all the fun events that go on in the park year-round, it will feel like you live there. This park is the home of the Cloud Gate, also known as The Bean, which alone attracts millions of people all year round. Plus, during the summer, Millennium Park hosts free concerts in the park and free movie screenings! How awesome is that!
Chicago can get cold with a lot of snow during the Winter season, but that’s no stopping Millennium Park. During the Winter season, the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink opens up allowing many in Chicago to ice skate to their heart’s content. Millenium Park truly is a spectacular park with things to do no matter what time of the year you visit. Best of all, we have a garage right at the park for added convenience.
See Animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo
Who doesn’t love animals? Whether it’s a furry little lemur or a tough rhinoceros, watching animals can be a fun and educational experience. That’s why the Lincoln Park Zoo is a great place to visit if you’re in Chicago. Especially because it’s FREE! The Lincoln Park Zoo has many animals from all over the world that it will truly be a fun experience for any animal lover.
What’s more, the zoo is easy to navigate, and holds many events such as outdoor fitness classes, an animal painting class, and craft beer tastings. Kids can have fun in the zoo, as well, with play days and zoo explorations. That’s the beauty of the Lincoln Park Zoo, it has different animals for all animal lovers while also having different events to satisfy anyone’s interests.
Where should you park, do you ask? Parking.com has multiple garages on the same street as the Lincoln Park Zoo in various sections of the zoo. We do our best to keep you happy!
Explore ancient times at the Field Museum
Its time to go indoors for a change. The Field Museum is a natural history museum with many different exhibits such as the “Inside Ancient Egypt” exhibit. The museum was founded in 1893 and is still one of the most beloved and visited museums in Chicago. When you first enter the museum, you’ll be greeted by Maximo, a 122-foot-long titanosaur skeleton that lived over 100,00 million years ago in Argentina. Seeing something so spectacular right from the start just shows how amazing all the exhibits in the Field Museum are.
What’s really unique about this museum is that are able to see more than just the exhibits. You’re also able to see how the scientists prepare the exhibits. The “Fossil Prep Lab” section of the museum lets you see scientists using jackhammers, saws and other equipment to uncover fossils. How cool is that!
Next time you’re in Chicago, try some of these activities to have fun in an exciting city without breaking the bank! Whatever your destination, know that Parking.com has parking in Chicago that is convenient to your destination.