I am visiting Chicago next week and I want to know what things are fun to do.
2007-06-13 07:16:51 · 15 answers · asked by Sami A 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
Chicago has a great *FREE* zoo called the Lincoln Park Zoo. I went there with my inlaws who live in Chicago last year and it was great. Clean, spacious, petting zoo! Fabulous animals. I highly suggest it! See the link.
2007-06-13 07:22:35 · answer #1 · answered by hollyberry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the city:
Museum of Science and Industry: lots of hands on exhibits
The Adler Planetarium: sky show and also some hands on exhibits
The Field Musuem of Natural History: too much to see in just one day!
The Shedd Aquarium: Dolphin and Whale show. Underwater diver periodically feeds fish.
These last 3 are all within reasonable distance of each other in what is now called Museum park, located on north Lake Shore Drive.
Museum park is also near Millennium Park which has an interactive fountain and exhibits.
This is near Grant Park which has lots of summer festivals that are free, but usually very, very, croweded.
Lincoln Park Zoo has free admission, but parking costs about $14.00.
The Art Institute located on Michigan Avenue is a must for art lovers. Has one of the best collections of paintings, sculptures and artifacts in the country.
Six Flags Great America is located about an hour to hour 1/2 (depending on traffic)outside the city in Gurnee, IL
Ravina Music Festival is located just outside the city (north.) Great music in an outdoor venue. Concerts are offered in the late afternoon, early evening. Pricing varies, lawn seats are cheapest and the most fun.
Brookfield Zoo is located in nearby Brookfield, IL
How could I have forgotten Navy Pier? Theater. Largest Ferris Wheel in No. America. Artists and bands, great restaurants!
Daley Plaza has outdoor events and indoor exhibits for free during the afternoons.
Metromix.com is a good website for checking out events in the city.
Have fun.
2007-06-17 05:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by amazingly intelligent 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Navy Pier
Lincoln Park Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
Museum of Science and Industry
Field Museum
Shed Aquarium
Adler Planetarium
Grant Park
Magnifiscent Mile
2007-06-16 11:50:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For family fun in Chicago, the best place to visit is Navy Pier. There are rides, amusements, cruise boats, shops, a children's museum and great places to eat.
A few blocks north of there is Oak Street Beach which is free and fun for the whole family.
Have a great time!
2007-06-13 07:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by Suzianne 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Navy Pier, the Lincoln Park Zoo, The Sears tower. Those are the typical tourist attractions in Chicago. You can also visit http://www.chicagotraveler.com/attractions.htm for more activities and attractions. Hope this helps.
2007-06-13 07:23:43 · answer #5 · answered by zulugirl1976 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sears tower super usa the place are you coming from? i like the lakeshore in Chicago The artwork museum is spectacular, however the toddlers might could be a definite age to have fun with it. in any different case, they have an excellent aquarium, the museum of technology and industry has numerous hands on stuff for toddlers to do. field museum's kinda interesting, in spite of the undeniable fact that that's alot of collections, so probable no longer for toddlers. and that they have a stable planetarium. The museums are all placed in approximately a similar section, via the outstanding mile. even with the undeniable fact that the museum of technology and industry is a mile or 2 extra south than the rest. and there's a park interior the section that's truly intense high quality and on the lake. Downtown is an somewhat tremendously section. i distinctly propose super usa, nevertheless.
2016-12-08 08:10:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Navy Pier and Shed Aquarium.
Go on top of the Sears Tower
Lincoln Park Zoo.
Museum of Modern Art.
Museum of Science and Technology (very hands-on)
Field Museum (has dinosaur bones)
That's the easy and common stuff to get to. They are all great. Have fun!
2007-06-13 07:24:55 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Navy Pier, The aquarium, The zoo, walk the million dollar mile. Sear tower or John Hancock observatory. Cheesecake factory for lunch.
2007-06-13 07:26:02 · answer #8 · answered by 2littleiggies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could go to the Navy Pier in Chicago.....Lots of family oriented things to do there. Have a fun vacation!!!
2007-06-13 07:20:51 · answer #9 · answered by spunkygirl77 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We loved Navy Pier, also they have a great aquarium and some really cool museums. The Rain Forest Cafe is a really fun place to eat.
2007-06-13 07:24:52 · answer #10 · answered by Angela C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋