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Willis Tower

Chicago, Illinois

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Kids will be wowed looking down on Chicago from the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower, which at 110 stories is the tallest building in North America and the...

Historical Landmark

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

Chicago, Illinois

The chain bookstore that has endeared itself to the neighborhood, Barnes & Noble is a regular stop on the stroller route in Chicago's Lincoln Park....

Bookstore

Chicago Children’s Theatre

Chicago, Illinois

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The new-ish Chicago Children's Theatre (it mounted its first performance in 2006) stages lavish Broadway-style productions for kids ages 5 and up, though at $12-$30 for tickets...

Theater

Chicago History Museum

Chicago, Illinois

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What's so special about a Chicago hot dog? Did a cow really start the Great Chicago Fire? What was Chicago like before it was a big city? At the recently...

History Museum

DuSable Museum of African-American History

Chicago, Illinois

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Sometimes overlooked among Chicago's better-known cultural institutions, the DuSable museum is worth a visit, particularly for school-aged and older kids who may be learning about the Civil Rights...

History Museum
Ethnic Museum

John Hancock Building Hancock Observatory

Chicago, Illinois

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No visit to Chicago is complete without a bird's eye view of the city. The Hancock Building may not have the honor of being the tallest building in Chicago, but...

Scenic Landmark
Historical Landmark

Lincoln Park Zoo

Chicago, Illinois

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The Lincoln Park Zoo is free, and while you might not expect much as a result, you'll be pleasantly surprised. North of downtown, just off Lake Shore Drive and offering...

Museum of Science and Industry

Chicago, Illinois

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Chicago is known for its world-class museums, but this one -- the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere -- truly stands apart: More than 35,000 artifacts are housed in 400,000...

Science & Nature Museum

Seadog Cruises

Chicago, Illinois

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One of the best ways to see Chicago's world-famous architecture is by boat, either on Lake Michigan or the Chicago River. Seadog's River & Architecture Tour takes you from the...