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Discover Chicago
Chicago is one of the world's great cities!!!
The experienced staff and volunteers at the hostel will help you discover Chicago. Start planning your trip right now. Lisa gives you tons of information through her Lisa Says pages that cover everything from food to festivals and from transportation to museums.
Lisa helps you explore Chicago! - Staff recommendations on the best of Chicago
Explore Chicago
Inside information on what's happening in Chicago right now!
Discounts!
The hostel works hard to get you the best discounts in Chicago!!! Find out about all of our current offers when you check in.
Discount Price at Sears Tower - Tallest Building in North America
You can purchase your tickets at the hostel, and you get in without waiting in line. Just for you, a discount plus special access courtesy of the hostel and the Sears Tower Skydeck.
What will I see from the Skydeck? You'll see the best view and best overview of Chicago. At 1,353 feet (412 meters), the Skydeck is the highest observatory in Chicago. The view is amazing! You can see 40 - 50 miles (65 - 80 kilometers) on a clear day. Imagine seeing Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin, just by walking around the Skydeck. And there's no finer view of Chicago architecture.
Discount Price to The Hancock Observatory
You can purchase your tickets at the hostel and get in without waiting in line to The Hancock Observatory located on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Please checkout their website for more information: Visit Hancock Website. The observatory boasts views covering up to 80 miles and a four state area, and it offers a great entertainment option for both daytime and evening hours. Plus there is an outdoor observation deck to really experience the "Windy City"!
Discount Price for Bobby's Bike Hike Tours
$10-15 off for hostel guests! Come see Chicago the best way around, on a bike! Choose from 3 different 3-hour guided tours that are casual and lots of fun, with many stops at most of the major sites. Price includes bike rental and helmet. Mention the hostel when booking your reservation or when you show up at their new location at 465 N. McClurg Court, near Navy Pier, for the discounted price. Check out their website for more information about their great tours! Tours run April - November. Bobby’s Bike Hike, North Pier Docks, Chicago.
Discount Price for Chicago from the Lake boat tours
Receive $7 off an adult ticket and $3 off a youth ticket for a 90-minute architectural or historical river boat tour with a coupon from the front desk. For more information about these great boat tours, please visit Chicago from the Lake’s website. Chicago from the Lake, North Pier Docks, Chicago.
Chicago Architecture Foundation offers discount to hostellers!
The CAF provides the best and most in-depth architecture tours to visitors and locals alike. The ArchiCenter is located only three blocks from the hostel. Hostel guests receive $3 off one of six walking tours of downtown Chicago. Pick up your coupon at the Registration Desk. For more information about all of their tours throughout Chicago, visit their website. Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
Stefani’s Tuscany Café
offers great discounts to hostel guests! Pick up a coupon at the front desk to enjoy one of these free offers: Buy one entrée, get one of equal or lesser value during lunch OR Complimentary glass of their house wine or appetizer with a dinner entrée. Stefani’s Tuscany Café, 77 W. Wacker (Wacker & Clark), Chicago.
Discount Price to IMAX Theatre at Navy Pier
You can purchase your tickets at the hostel before heading down to Navy Pier to check out the latest IMAX film. The Navy Pier IMAX Theatre provides you with a larger-than-life escape putting you in the heart of the action! Check out the IMAX website for what's currently playing.
Kingston Mines
Come see some legendary blues performances at Chicago's best blues club for the past 8 years. Enjoy great food and drinks, all while listening to great live blues bands. $3 off of the regular cover charge when you present a coupon from the hostel. Kingston Mines, 2548 North Halsted, Chicago.
Free Museum Days!
Monday
Chicago History Museum: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm - ALL YEAR
Adler Planetarium: Sept 11 - Dec 19
Field Museum: August 26 - 31 (Museum Week), Sept 11 – Oct 31
Shedd Aquarium, general admission: Sept 5 – Nov 28
Museum of Science and Industry: Sept 11 - Nov 21, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve
Tuesday
Museum of Contemporary Art: 5 pm - 8 pm - ALL YEAR
Adler Planetarium: Sept 11 - Dec 19
Field Museum: August 26 - 31 (Museum Week), Sept 11 – Oct 31
Shedd Aquarium, general admission: Sept 5 – Nov 28
Museum of Science and Industry: Sept 11 - Nov 21, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve
Swedish American Museum: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10 am – 4 pm
International Museum of Surgical Science: 10 am – 4 pm
Wednesday
Clarke House Museum: 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm - ALL YEAR
Glessner House Museum: 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm - ALL YEAR
Thursday
The Art Institute of Chicago: 5 pm - 8 pm - ALL YEAR
Chicago Children's Museum: 5 pm - 8 pm - ALL YEAR
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum: 9 am - 4:30 pm - ALL YEAR
Friday
Spertus Museum: 1 pm - 3 pm - ALL YEAR
Sunday
DuSable Museum of African American History: 12 pm - 5 pm - ALL YEAR
FREE EVERYDAY
Chicago Architecture Center, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Public Library's Harold Washington Center, City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower, Gallery 37 - 5th Floor Galleries, Jane Adams Hull-House Museum, Martin D'Arcy Museum of Art, Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, The Museum of Contemporary Photography, The Oriental Museum, the David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art, The Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows.
Do you live in the Chicago area?
Do you want to meet people from around the world and help them to explore what makes Chicago such a fantastic place to live and visit? If you answered yes, then you should join our team of volunteers that share their Chicago experiences with our guests.
Contact Lisa Miller today by email for more information. And visit our Get Involved section on our site.