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Things to Do in Illinois

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Lincoln Park Conservatory

Chicago, Illinois

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No matter what the famous Chicago weather outside, it's perpetual, blissful summer at the Lincoln Park Conservatory where palm trees tower, exotic flowers bloom, koi fish swim and waterfalls trickle. ...

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  • Garden

Navy Pier

Chicago, Illinois

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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

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

Adler Planetarium

Chicago, Illinois

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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

The Field Museum

Chicago, Illinois

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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

Cummings Playground

Chicago, Illinois

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Across the street from the Lincoln Park Zoo, Cummings Playground is a popular place to let the kids loose physically after filling their minds with animal facts. Regular mommy and daddy groups meet up here....

  • Park

Peggy Notebaert Nature Center

Chicago, Illinois

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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

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

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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

John G. Shedd Aquarium

Chicago, Illinois

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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...

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Chicago Children's Museum

Chicago, Illinois

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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...

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