The Christmas decorations downtown, and on the Magnificent mile, are really beautiful. A Chicagobus tour, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium. The museums have free days, and reduced prices for college students. Navy Pier is definitely a must-see. Chicago is very rich in architecture, just seeing these buildings downtown is worth the trouble. You could try the observation deck at Sears(Willis) Tower, but I think that will cost you about $15, but the view isbreathtaking.
Walking around Michigan Avenue is freeCafe Iberico (http://www.cafeiberico.com/) is a great resturant, cheap and full of life!!! Everyone in Chicago loves it, after you can go to Martini Park across the street ( but you must be 21 for Martini Park)You can see the city from John Hancock Building. Just go the the bar - called The Signature Room - and you will see the spectacular view, go at night. You don t need to pay to get in, just sit on the bar and grab a coke.
check out architecture and historyhttp://www.listsofbests.com/list/24427http://www.listsofbests.com/list/24227if you have a friend with a chicago library card, have them check out a free pass for the museums for you. its hard to choose one, you have to take whats available and you can t reserve it
You can find good ideas here:http://www.chicagotraveler.com/things-to��
Go to a museum, walk around Grant Park, and window shop on Michigan Avenue.
If you are with a group of people go walk around down town it is awesome. There is a 3 story old Navy, 2 story Ross and TJMaxx.
well you should go to wicker park .