Chicago has so much to offer its visitors, with free performances, exhibits, festivals and special events happening every season all year long. Now they can enjoy even greater bargains with the ChicaGo Guide to Special Values online coupon book available at www.ExploreChicago.org/coupons. Nearly 200 coupons offer exclusive visitor discounts at many of the city’s top cultural attractions, museums and sightseeing tours. Take advantage of great dining, shopping and entertainment savings throughout downtown Chicago and its diverse neighborhoods.
It’s easy to experience Chicago on a budget. Simply browse online, print and clip the coupons you want to use. The ChicaGo Guide to Special Values offers deals that range from 2 for 1 admissions or a percentage off a purchase to a complimentary dessert or appetizer. Savings for attractions, dining, entertainment, museums and shopping can all be found conveniently in one place.
New this year, the simple to use site allows for easy navigation not only by category, but also by neighborhood. This added feature is the perfect way to experience a neighborhood at its fullest and discover hidden gems. Get to know Chicago’s communities and plan an outing to one of 18 featured destinations, which include Andersonville, Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Lincoln Park.
Coupon highlights by category include:
Attractions that range from neighborhood tours to lakefront cruises:
- Bobby's Bike Hike – 20% off weekday, 10% off weekend bike tours and rentals
- Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Tours – 15% discount per ticket for a public tour
- Chicago Neighborhood Tours – $5 off any tour
- Chicago Water Taxi – 2 for 1 All Day Pass to Chinatown
- Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower – 1 complimentary Skylights multi-media tour
- Seadog Cruises – Buy 1 Architectural River Tour, receive 1 for half price
Dining offers that suit every taste and budget:
- Berghoff Restaurant – Complimentary appetizer with the purchase of two entrées
- El’s Kitchen – Complimentary appetizer with the purchase of entrée
- Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse – Complimentary chef dessert with purchase of entrée
- Indian Garden Restaurant – 15% discount off the total bill
- Lockwood Restaurant and Bar – 15% off the dining check
- RoSal’s Italian Cucina – Complimentary chef's choice dessert
Entertainment options for all ages and interests:
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra – 25% discount on select weekday concerts
- ComedySportz Theatre – $5 off regular ticket price
- Facets Multi-Media – 2 for 1 admission to Facets Cinémathèque
- Lookingglass Theatre Company – 2 for 1 tickets for all Saturday matinees
- M.A.D.D. Rhythms – 2 for 1 beginner level tap dance classes
- Redhead Piano Bar – Line pass and 20% off total bill
- Second City – $5 off regular ticket price at Second City Mainstage and e.t.c. Theater
Museums exploring art, science, history and nature:
- Chicago Children’s Museum – $2 off each admission
- DuSable Museum of African American History – 2 for 1 museum admission
- Glessner House Museum – 2 for 1 admission
- Money Museum, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Souvenir bag of genuine shredded currency
- Museum of Contemporary Photography – Free admission and 20% off museum publications
- Oriental Museum – Free iPod audio tour
Shopping offers that include big name retailers as well as independent locally-owned boutiques:
- Accent Chicago – 20% off any one regular priced item
- American Girl Place – Complimentary personal shopping experience
- Bloomingdale’s – 15% savings certificate and gift with a $200 minimum purchase
- Green Sky – 15% off all regularly priced items
- Le Dress – 10% off entire purchase excluding any sale merchandise
- Lincoln Park Massage Spa – 15% or $25 off
- Merz Apothecary – Complimentary Smallflower Trading Co. Soap with a $50 purchase
- Old Town School of Folk Music – 15% off purchase of $100 or more
One of the most popular offerings for visitors, the ChicaGo Guide to Special Values is produced annually by the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture. The current edition is available through the homepage of the city’s official tourism site www.ExploreChicago.org and is valid through April 2012. This coupon book is just one of the many resources provided by the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture, which include other free and affordable visitor services and programs such as Chicago Greeter, Culinary Concierge, Chicago Neighborhood Tours and Neighborhood Scavenger Hunts.
Visitor Information Resources
Visitors and Chicagoans planning to entertain out-of-town guests can receive trip-planning assistance and information by visiting www.ExploreChicago.org. Brochures and information on Chicago’s exciting events and activities are also available at the Visitor Information Centers. Friendly Visitor Representatives can answer questions and assist in planning an unforgettable itinerary. The visitor centers are located in two of the city’s most popular areas: across from Millennium Park in the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph Street; and at the historic Water Works pumping station, 163 E. Pearson Street at Michigan Avenue.
For daily alerts about fun and free things to do in Chicago, follow ExploreChicago on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/ExploreChicago and “like” us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ExploreChicago, where you can also weigh in on your Chicago favorites. Get answers to your Chicago questions on the go, restaurant recommendations, and tips on citywide events and activities via the FREE Twitter Concierge Service (@explorechicago) available daily.
The Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture is dedicated to promoting Chicago as a premier cultural destination to domestic and international leisure travelers, providing innovative visitor programs and services, and presenting free world-class public programs. For more information please visit www.ExploreChicago.org.
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