Top Cheap Tips for A Chicago Adventure

August 31st, 2010 posted by admin

Chicago is best during a hot summer and an excellent choice for a cheap and authentic trip to the USA. Here are a locals top tips for a fun and tasty time.
A day at the BeachNot many people know it, but Chicago is awfully like Barcelona. Chicago has miles of sandy beaches that stretch along the lake front. Locals head to the water whenever the weather gets hot. Each beach has its own personality, head to Oak Street for a taste of the beautiful people or go further north to Foster Beach for a truly multi ethnic family experience.
An elevated RideYou can pay a lot of money to see the wonders of Chicago’s Architecture on one of the fabulous cruises offered by the Chicago Architectural Society, or do it yourself. For the price of a ticket on the CTA, you can catch a breathtaking view of the Chicago’s Loop. The Brown Line offers amazing views Maxwell Street MarketThe oldest street markets in Chicago dating from the mid 1800’s it was moved to its present location on Des Plaines Street, between Harrison and Roosevelt Road. Market is on Sundays between 7 am and 3 pm,A Midnight BurritoAt the corner of Western Avenue and Armitage is Arturo’s Tacos http://www.arturos-tacos.com/menu.html a Chicago Landmarks open 24 hours you can get a burrito at any time of the day or night. Amazing for a fill up and people watching, includes free chips and salsa.Summer Dance – http://www.explorechicago.orgThe summertime dance floor runs 4 nights a week in downtown Chicago, show up at six for the laugh a minute dance lesson, its a sure fire way to make new friends.

Arnold’s4001 N Broadway St (between Cuyler Ave & Irving Park Rd) Chicago, IL 60613: The price has gone up over the years but for an iconic cheap eat in Chicago, you can’t beat 3 eggs, hash browns or grits, toast and coffee, it used to be 1.99 you can have it for 3.75 these days, complete with those super classy paper hand towels!

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