Free audio tours of Chicago

How many times have you had a friend visit from out of town and they found something to see in Chicago that you have never done? Seriously, have you ever heard a local say “I’ve never been to the Sears Tower?” (Or the Willis Tower—snort!) We’ve all been there. Personally, I’ve never been to the Signature Room in Hancock.

Anyway, someone recently told me that there are free audio tours of Chicago that can be downloaded to MP3 players. (Dave, thanks for the tip!) Whether you are planning a staycation or playing tour guide, here are a few Web sites with free audio yours that may be helpful:

http://www.downloadchicagotours.com/

http://www.chicagoloopalliance.com/looploop.php

http://www.chicagoforkids.org/ChicagoKids/

http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/resources/park_audio_tours/humboldt_park.html

http://www.audisseyguides.com/chicago

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/gallery/walking-tours/chicago/index.html

http://www.visitmacyschicago.com/visitors/audio.cfm (I know its Macy’s but it will really be Marshal Field’s history.)

http://www.metrowalkz.com/