Chicago is a large city with a vibrant nightlife and an exciting New Year´s Eve celebration. The city has a large number of cheap eating and entertainment options that singles, couples or families can take advantage of to ring in New Year's Eve.
Chicago Millenium Park
New Year's Eve in Chicago is not just for nighttime festivities, the city also has exciting daytime activities. An inexpensive day activity is ice skating on the rink at Chicago´s Millennium park. The 25.4 acre park has a 200 feet long, and 80 feet wide rink, totals 15,910 square-feet of skating surface, so whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner the rink has enough space for skaters to not feel crowded, states the Chicago Traveler. Admission is free if you bring your own skates or skates can be rented for $9 per pair.
Explore Local Food
One of the most exciting dimensions of Chicago is the diversity of the food available. Enjoy lunch at one of the many inexpensive eateries that line the streets of Chicago's various ethnic neighborhoods. One option is Drew´s Eatery which offer´s locally grown organic food, bio-degradable food containers for takeout and a menu of hearty soups and sandwiches from $2 to $5. The eatery allows guests to eat affordably while supporting local agriculture and eating healthy.
Drew´s Eatery
2207 West Montrose
Chicago, IL
773-463-7397
drewseatery.com
Bowling
Lucky Strike Lanes is a 36, 000 square-foot venue that has a capacity for up to 800 bowlers, as reported by the Centerstage city guide. The bowling alley has no cover for entry and only charges $8 per lane.
Lucky Strike Lanes
322 E. Illinois St
Chicago, IL
312- 245-8331
bowlluckystrike.com
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo has over 1,000 mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds to gaze at, as reported on Lincoln Park Zoo.com. The zoo has free admission for guests but also accepts voluntary donations. Also offered at the zoo are a variety of different programs, such as yoga workshops for those interested in learning the basics of this exercise.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
312-742-2000
lpzoo.com
Watch the Fireworks
Fun for persons of all ages and a good spot for families is the fireworks show at Navy Pier. Every year at the stroke of midnight, the city of Chicago puts on a fireworks show to celebrate the arrival of a new year. The event is free and a good spot to bring hot coco or herbal tea for the kids to enjoy and some blankets or cushions to sit on, because the wind off Lake Michigan is often chilly in the winter.
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