Coming to Chicago for a wedding in late June. Spending a couple extra days. Going to a Cubs game. Looking for other unique Chicago "not to be missed".
2007-03-25 19:01:13 · 9 answers · asked by Mike M 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
It sort of depends on how old the kids are. Really young kids might like the Chicago Children's museum at Navy Pier (http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org/visit.cfm) or the Museum of Science and Industry. There's lots of buttons to push and switches to turn and the kids seem to go nuts for that stuff. Older kids might like a trip to Dave and Busters (http://local.yahoo.com/details?id=34297752&stx=restaurant&csz=Chicago+IL&ed=tgtdt6160Sy1zDFgaUma.jVJ03R.7mIAq.u3ML0Vj6kau._xXqV.AxHJ5381RAuiSb19OW35), a family restaurant place on the city's North side that has a restaurant, bar and video game rooms. Or you could check out shopping on Michigan ave. They could visit the Nike Store. Even if you don't buy anything, it's like walking into a Nike museum with Michael Jordan jerseys and other sports memorabelia. And not too far away is the Apple store, with the latest Apple computers, iPods and accessories, etc. They can mess around with those for a while. And you can allways walk down to Water Tower Place, an indoor shopping mall with a lot of cool stores.
Not sure if your kids are into museums or art, but they can check out the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen (http://local.yahoo.com/details?id=34297752&stx=restaurant&csz=Chicago+IL&ed=tgtdt6160Sy1zDFgaUma.jVJ03R.7mIAq.u3ML0Vj6kau._xXqV.AxHJ5381RAuiSb19OW35). It's not a huge museum but it's still pretty popular. There's also the Garfield park conservatory, a great indoor plant greenhouse (http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/). And you can always walk down to the lakefront, either at Navy Pier or near Buckingham Fountain and rent bikes and take a ride up and down the lakefront. It's gets crowded on the weekends and you have to be careful but it's a fun experience.
2007-03-26 04:22:47 · answer #1 · answered by bodinibold 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As to places to eat, Giordanos has exellent deep dish pizza. It takes an hour to cook, however, so it may be a good idea to try to call ahead with an order. Also Ed Debevecks (which I spelled wrong) is very popular with families, and is fairly reasonable, in chicago terms. Blue Man Group is in Chicago, and the theatre is relatively close to Wrigley Field. Also the architecture tour that is offered on the water is really fun, that would be great for you and your kids. If you want to go to the top of a tall building, I would suggest the John Hancock over the Sears tower. The hancock has an open air area (which is fenced in). It's crazy windy and a lot of fun. If you have kids, Navy Pier is a must see. It's a very touristy area, however. All of the museums are beautiful, especially the Field Museum, the Shedd aquarium, and the Museum of Science and Industry.
I'm not sure if you're into it, but the house of blues has a "Gospel Brunch" on sunday. It's great food, and there is music. You'll have to look at reviews to decide if it's appropriate for your family, but it's fun (I'm not a religious person myself).
2007-03-27 11:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by kittae4eva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kohls Childrens Museum on Green Bay Rd in Wilmette is loads of fun. Kids will also love Navy Pier and especially the massive ferris wheel. Shedd Aquarium and the Notebaert Nature Museum are also great for kids and don't require you to walk your legs off. The Shedd is also right on the lakefront by Grant Park and you can walk to both without crossing streets, it's on the Museum Campus with the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium and Soldiers Field. There's even a beach right there that's clean and safe and lots of fun.
2007-03-27 05:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our kid is a bit younger...three years old. The museums will be a bit boring for him, so we're headed for the Shedd Aquarium. We're also betting that he'll get a kick out of taking a ride on the L, the elevated railway. Fish and trains...what three year old would not love those? And I'll be dragging him up the Sears Tower whether he wants to go or not.
We've also heard there's a good children's museum...will be checking back here for other answers.
2007-03-25 21:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the museums - the field museum and science museum are really good for kids! Take em to the top of the sears tower and let them think its still taleest in world... its fun. Gotta get that deep dish pizza, and how about a walk by the lake, or a ferris wheel ride on Navy pier? have fun!
2007-03-25 19:11:45 · answer #5 · answered by getting better- 35 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Navy Pier and Shedd Aquarium. Those are pretty solid places to take kids.
2007-03-26 06:53:20 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Woodcock Dilla 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this link; you can search by type of activity, child's age, or what part of the city.
http://www.gocitykids.com/?area=196&month=3&x=18&y=9
2007-03-26 03:47:31 · answer #7 · answered by bunni96 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lou malnati's on wells is the GREATEST pizza in the world. You have to taste it. Get the deep dish butter crust.
2007-03-27 16:43:24 · answer #8 · answered by whatever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i they are boys take them to espnzone or the muesum
2007-03-26 04:11:44 · answer #9 · answered by Shafiek A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋