If you're visiting or just want to get to know Chicago. Here are some of my favorite places to take your kids.
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Come visit Chicago!
Looking for something to do. Look no further i have you covered.
Visit the Willis Tower, know to us natives as the Sears Tower. The views are breathtaking.
Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
If you like Museums, buy this city pass to have access to all the museums, and find discounts.
2024 Chicago CityPASS® provided by CityPASS - Tripadvisor
Navy pier has great views of the city from the Farris wheel, great souvenirs as well as good food.
Navy Pier - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Take a boat ride along the river and marvel at the architect.
Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Tour - Tripadvisor
Fountains
buckingham fountain is closed at this moment
This is one of the coolest fountains to visit at night, the glow lights and the water falls from the lips of the pictures. On a hot summer night in Chicago this brings some relief fro the heat.
Crown Fountain - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Museums
museums are always fun
Enjoy the dolphins at the Shed aquarium. If you check their web site they have free entry days that will save you some money to pay for the sting ray exhibit any many others.
Shedd Aquarium
If you like clean lines visit Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House. He was a great architect
Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Beach/Parks
enjoy the sun
This beach is almost like a hidden gem. Plenty of space. They have a restaurant near by and restrooms.
12th Street Beach | Chicago Park District
Take a picture at the bean, its back open
Millennium Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Heres another great beach with even better views of downtown.
North Avenue Beach - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Shopping
Visit the Water tower for some nice clothes.
Historic Water Tower - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Food
foodie
Do not leave before you visit China town. Their mall has some awesome souvenirs and the food is like nothing you ever had before. Plenty of photo opportunities.
Chicago Chinatown - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
If you want some good gyros make sure you stop by Greek Town. Food is always fresh and hot.
Greektown - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
