I really want to go to chicago...read details?

Question

I really want to go to chicago because some of my family has been there and they love it. My dad isnt really a city person and my mom doesnt want to go because she doesnt know whats there to do there. does anyone have any suggestions or have anything to do when going to chicago?? [[my parents arent into sports either]]

Answer 1

Start with a tour...take a tour on one of the boats like Wendella Boats..or catch one at Navy Pier.

Do they like spending time outdoors, Chicago has lots of nice parks like Millennium Park and Grant Park..and North Avenue beach is a nice beach..

The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium...and these three are near each other..

Lincoln Park Zoo.[free]

Mom and dad can learn about Chicago at the Chicago Historical Society..

Chinatown..

You can take a walk down Michigan avenue, the stores are expensive, but you can still walk the avenue if ya dont want to shop, its pretty..and the historic water tower building is there..

eat eat eat...hot dogs, pizza..Ed Debevics is a fun place..

Answer 2

There's tons to do in Chicago, in fact it's one of the country's top vacation destinations. Here are some ideas for fun things to do.

NAVY PIER
Located on Lake Michigan, just East of Chicago's Downtown, Navy Pier has been a Chicago landmark since it first opened in 1916. It now showcases a unique collection of restaurants, shops and plenty of entertainment. At Navy Pier you'll find the Chicago Children's Museum, an IMAX theater, Crystal Gardens (an indoor botanical park), the
Chicago Shakespeare Theater and Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows.

For outdoor fun, Navy Pier has a permanent 150-foot-high Ferris wheel, a musical carousel, an old-fashioned swing ride, an 18-hole miniature golf course and the Skyline Stage outdoor performance pavilion

CHICAGO SEARS TOWER
Best view of Chicago from one of the world's tallest buildings. Adults
(12yrs-64yrs) $9.95, Seniors (65+) $7.95, Children (3-11) $6.95, Children under 3 free. Prices do not include admissions tax. Call for group rates. Hours: May- Sep. 10 am- 10 pm; Oct.- Apr. 10 am- 8 pm. Last ticker sold 30 minutes prior to closing.

LINCOLN PARK ZOO
Lincoln Park is one of the last free zoos in the country. Visit the new Regenstein African Journey exhibit featuring elephants, giraffes, rhinos, wild dogs, hissing cockroaches and other native African wildlife. Feed a cow or meet the goats at the newly renovated Farm-in-the-Zoo presented by John Deere. Shop on the wild side at our retail store, Wild
Things! And enjoy a magical journey on the Ameritech Endangered Species Carousel. Minutes from Downtown at Lake Shore Dr. and Fullerton Pkwy. Paid parking is available on Cannon Dr., $12. The zoo is directly accessible via the 151 CTA bus line. Open 9am to 5pm.

FIELD MUSEUM
Discover Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found! At The Field Museum, you can get a bug's-eye view in Underground Adventure, descend into an Egyptian tomb, watch a glowing lava flow, be dazzled by sparkling gems, come nose-to-nose with the man-eating lions of Tsavo, and learn about the worlds cultures and environments. Daily
9am-5pm. Adults $12, students & seniors $7, children (4-11) $7. Some exhibits require additional ticket.

SHEDD AQUARIUM
The world's largest indoor aquarium offers more than 19,000 aquatic animals from around the world. Labor Day-Memorial 9am-5pm; Memorial Day-Labor Day, weekends and holiday 9am-6pm. See all Shedd has to offer with the All Access Pass, which includes the original aquarium building, Wild Reef, Amazon Rising and the Oceanarium. Open 9am-5pm weekdays, 9am-6pm weekends, Summer weekdays
and some holidays. Adults $23, seniors/children 3-11 $16.

Answer 3

I grew up in chicago for 8 years of my life and I agree w/ you 100%. that city is absolutley gorgeous and now that my family and I have moved down south I beg my parents everyday to move back up there.

But there are a lot of great things to do there. Navy Pier is one of the best attractions, they have all kinds of stuff to do, and if you just want a nice, peaceful time, a stroll along lake michigan might do good as well.

have fun!

Answer 4

Shedd's Aquarium
Science & Industry Museum
Ikea
Chicago Institute of Art
North Pier
Navy Pier
Sears Tower

Ed Debevic's (Food)

Answer 5

there is so much to do downtown and in the surrounding areas i wouldn't know where to start. my suggestion is to check their web site. you'll find it all there. also check the mayors site for special events.

Answer 6

Lollapalooza fest in August
(I might have spelled that wrong)