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Chicago for Free

Navy Pier
1
Navy Pier offers some of the
best and most scenic strolling in
the city. The pier is carnival-like,
with myriad attractions begging you
to spend money, but entry itself is
free, as are the Wednesday and
Saturday night firework displays in
summer (see pp24–5).
Lincoln Park Zoo
2
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the
last free zoos in the country. There is Blues festival for free at Grant Park
no admission charge to see the apes,
Free Events
polar bears, birds, and more unusual 5
animals. Daily sea lion feedings at Mayor’s Office of Special Events
2pm are a great show (see pp30–31). (recorded info): 312-744-3370 • www.
cityofchicago.org/specialevents
Public Art
3 Summer in Chicago brings lots of
Many famous artists, such as
free outdoor festivals, from the big
Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, and music events of Grant Park, such as
Marc Chagall have left their artistic the Chicago Blues Festival (see p66),
mark on the city. Details of public art to parades, circuses in the parks,
downtown are included in the Loop and neighborhood festivals that
Sculpture Guide, downloadable from feature entertainment and vendors.
www.cityofchicago.org. Comedy Shows
Lakefront Recreational
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Comedy Sportz: 929
Path
W. Belmont St.; 1-773-549-8080;
The 18-mile (29-km) paved path www.comedysportzchicago.com • iO
that runs along Lake Michigan is Theater: 3541 N. Clark St.; 1-773-880-
popular for running, cycling, skating, 0199; www.ioimprov.com/chicago
and walking. Many hotels offer Chicago is the place to catch the best
rental bicycles and the city’s bike- rising comedy and improv stars. The
share program Divvy (see side bar) iO Theater runs dozens of shows
offers cheap wheels. each week from its Lincoln Park

Lakefront Recreational Path, great for strolling or cycling

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