Free things are the best! Tripadvisor recently put together a list of the highest-rated free things to do in Illinois. The best thing is that most of them are in Chicago. If you’re looking for a cheap day out on the town, check out the list:
#10. Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,980)
– Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks
– Address: 1500 Monument Ave Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL 62702-2500
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#9. Buckingham Fountain
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,411)
– Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Fountains
– Address: Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60605
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#8. Navy Pier
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (15,090)
– Type of activity: Amusement & Theme Parks • Piers & Boardwalks
– Address: 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3419
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#7. Chicago Riverwalk
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,061)
– Type of activity: Historic Walking Areas
– Address: not available
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#6. Chicago Cultural Center
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,050)
– Type of activity: Art Galleries • Architectural Buildings
– Address: 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602-4801
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#5. Lincoln Park Zoo
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (5,939)
– Type of activity: Zoos
– Address: 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-4757
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#4. Lincoln Home National Historic Site
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,858)
– Type of activity: Historic Sites • History Museums
– Address: 413 S 8th St, Springfield, IL 62701-1905
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#3. The Magnificent Mile
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (15,771)
– Type of activity: Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
– Address: North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
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#2. Cloud Gate
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (18,214)
– Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
– Address: 201 E. Randolph St. Millenium Park, Chicago, IL 60601-6530
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#1. Millennium Park
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (25,027)
– Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
– Address: 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601-6530
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You’ve most likely have already visited some of these landmarks. To see the rest of the list from TipAdvisor, click here.
