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Most kids are tourists at heart, always exploring and discovering. Whether you're on a family trip or just finally planning to visit the historic, scenic, sublime, and ridiculous spots near you, we've got them all covered museums, parks, great views, tours by land, air, or sea, and more!Chicago Children's MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 700 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL There's more to do at the Chicago Children's Museum than can fit in one visit! Some favorite permanent exhibits include: Dinosaur Expedition re-creates the site of the 1997 expe... |
Art Institute of ChicagoParent rating: ![]() Location: 111 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL Young visitors to the Art Institute of Chicago are often captivated by the museum before even entering the doors when they are greeted at the entrance by two large, endearing bronze lions! Insi...
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DuPage Children's MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville, IL The DuPage Children's Museum has three floors made up of different exhibit neighborhoods - each one special in its own way. Each neighborhood is packed with exciting ways to explore art, math, ...
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Emerald City Theatre Company - Apollo TheaterParent rating: ![]() Location: 2540 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL The winner of our 2009 Parents' Picks Awards and 2010 Parents' Picks Award for Best Theater...
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Bobby's Bike HikeParent rating: ![]() Location: 465 N. McClurg Court, Chicago, IL Take advantage of Chicago's singular, um, flatness, and take the kids on a biking tour. Bobby's Bike Hike provides upright single-speed beach cruisers, along with a professional guide w...
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Merle Reskin Theater: DePaul UniversityParent rating: ![]() Location: DePaul's Historic Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 E. Balbo Drive, Chicago, IL DePaul University's Merle Reskin Theatre has been a significant presence in the downtown theatre district since it was built as the Blackstone Theatre in 1910. Chicago Playworks for Fa... |
Garfield Park ConservatoryParent rating: ![]() Location: 300 N. Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL Garfield Park Conservatory is a fabulous place to learn about plants. From a replica of Monet's Garden to Horticulture Hall, the whole family can find special creations that teach about a wide ...
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ComedySportz TheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: 929 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL The theatre houses the long-running ComedySportz show, a fully improvised, upbeat, interactive comedy show, in which two teams of improvisers perform a series of comedy sketches based on audien...
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Lincoln Park ZooParent rating: ![]() Location: 2200 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL Established in 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the oldest zoological parks in the country, but it is a leader in terms of wildlife conservation, community education, and recreation. B... |
Ed Debevic'sParent rating: ![]() Location: 640 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL This short order diner is packed with retro fun. Parents, grandparents, and kids all get a kick out of Ed Debevic's upbeat atmostphere and delicious food. The waitstaff, dressed in 50s attire ...
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Chicago DinerParent rating: ![]() Location: 3411 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL Consistently named one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the United States, the Chicago Diner is an excellent place for vegetarians and omnivores alike. The menu includes standard American fare al...
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Whole FoodsParent rating: ![]() Location: Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, 1111 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 153198 |
Whole FoodsParent rating: ![]() Location: 1101 S. Canal, Chicago, IL From an extensive selection of organic veggies, to the whole body section of natural soaps that kids love, Whole Foods offers something for everyone. The salad bar, deli, and bakery are a great...
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U.S. Cellular FieldParent rating: ![]() Location: 333 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL Home to the Chicago White Sox, U.S. Cellular Field provides over 40,000 won...
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