Chicago · Cook County, IL
Cheap things to do in Chicago
Scout analyzed 157 Chicago places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
157
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Best neighborhoods for cheap day out
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
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Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park
Expansive outdoor urban refuge containing its own zoo, conservatory, theater, museums & playgrounds.
Museum Campus
Northerly Island Park
91-acre peninsula with skyline views, hiking, fishing & playing plus a fieldhouse & live music acts.
Jackson Park
Jackson Park Golf Course
Golf course at Jackson Park offering 18 holes of play, a driving range & lessons.
Sports & Recreation
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club
Contemporary golf club featuring a practice facility, a pro shop & a restaurant.
Sports & Recreation
The Preserve at Oak Meadows
West Ridge
Robert A. Black Golf Club
This 9-hole golf course features a putting green, plus cart & GolfBoard rentals.
Sports & Recreation
Links At Carillon Golf Course
Sports & Recreation
Mistwood Golf Club
Scottish-inspired, 18-hole course with a stately, old-world-style tavern serving craft beers.
Sports & Recreation
The Glen Club
Straightforward lodging with an 18-hole golf course, plus free breakfast, Wi-Fi & parking.
O'Hare
Indian Boundary Golf Course
Popular golfing destination featuring 18 holes, cart rentals & other basic amenities.
Sports & Recreation
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
Sports & Recreation
Cantigny Golf
South Deering
Harborside International Golf Center
Golf center featuring 2 18-hole courses & practice facilities, plus a clubhouse with a restaurant.
Sports & Recreation
Seven Bridges Golf Club
Public 18-hole golf course, practice area & clubhouse with a bar, grill, pro shop & veranda.
Sports & Recreation
Twin Lakes Golf Course & Recreation Area
Park with a 9-hole golf course, driving range & cafe, plus a small lake for kayaking & fishing.
Pulaski Park
Kennedy Rooftop
Stylish rooftop eatery offering sharing plates & hearty pub fare, plus cocktails, wine & beer.
Fulton Market District
Bottom Lounge
Venue for underground music, beer & casual American comfort food (including vegetarian options).
Streeterville
Milton Lee Olive Park
Secluded urban oasis on the water with city skyline views, serene paths & circular fountains.
Hollywood Park
North Park Village Nature Center
46-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, a birding area & a center with educational programs.
North Center
Martyrs'
Small bar & live-music venue showcasing eclectic performers, with a menu of pizza & bar bites.
Grant Park
Grant Park
312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
Lincoln Park
Oz Park
Oz-themed playground/park with statues of the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion & Dorothy.
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park Conservatory
Thousands of exotic plants in an 1890 glass structure, plus outdoor gardens & fountains.
Near North
La Bella Trattoria on Rush
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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