[quote name='Kerig']Lincoln Park Zoo: it's free all the time and very fun to visit in the off-season. Last time I went there it was simply a rainy day and it felt like I had the whole place to myself.
I has the presumption that free zoo = bum dump, but it was better than other paid zoo's I've been to.
Also: (as if I need to mention it), find a nice local joint for some Chicago Stuffed Pizza.[/QUOTE]
Since it'll likely be cold, we'll probably end up doing something that's indoors. As far as pizza goes, Gino's is a must.
[quote name='billyrox']Go to the BEAN! ITS FREE
Hancock Building go up to the Signature lounge for drinks. Great views[/QUOTE]
We always stop and visit the Bean.
[quote name='parKer']Just some ideas besides the museum campus:
- Chicago Winter Delights Festival (goes on for like 2 months so check their schedule) - music, food, crafts, free skating at Grant and Millennium
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra - I think they have Friday afternoon performances
- Chicago boat tour or downtown carriage ride - might be too cold though
- Taste Chicago day tour
- Willis Tower, Hancock Building, the holiday-lighted Buckingham, the Bean, and other picture spots
Good luck![/QUOTE]
I forgot about the Willis Tower. That's actually a good idea. I think I looked at something like the Winter Wonderful festival at Navy Pier and it ended yesterday, but I'll look into the Winter Delights festival.