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John G. Shedd Aquarium
Chicago, Illinois
Sharks, dolphins, whales, jellyfish, giant sea turtles, and endless colorful species -- not to mention the building's gorgeous architecture -- make the John G. Shedd Aquarium a feast for the eyes as...
Aquarium
The Field Museum
Chicago, Illinois
One of the world's foremost natural history museums, the Field Museum is jam-packed with artifacts, interactive exhibits, and media that are as fascinating to children as they are to...
Science & Nature Museum
Navy Pier
Chicago, Illinois
Extending some 3,000 feet out into Lake Michigan from downtown Chicago, Navy Pier is a kid haven and can't-miss family attraction. Kids love the carousel, Ferris wheel, live music...
Amusement Park
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
If you think an art museum sounds like it would be too stuffy for kids, think again. Yes, the Art Institute of Chicago houses one of the most impressive collections...
Art Museum
Adler Planetarium
Chicago, Illinois
Kids are fascinated by outer space: the planets, the stars, the galaxies far, far away ... and there's no better way to get acquainted with the final frontier than by spending...
Science & Nature Museum
Chicago Children's Museum
Chicago, Illinois
Located near the front of Navy Pier in the Family Pavilion, the Chicago Children's Museum features 15 permanent exhibits, plus rotating exhibits, all of which are more than enough to...
Children's Museum
Chicago History Museum
Chicago, Illinois
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
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago, Illinois
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
Peggy Notebaert Nature Center
Chicago, Illinois
Just a half-block or so from the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Notabaert Nature Center offers hands-on experience for budding naturalists and their parents. Kids can get up close...
Science & Nature Museum
Nature Center
John Hancock Building Hancock Observatory
Chicago, Illinois
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
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