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Things to Do in Illinois

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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

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

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...

  • Aquarium

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...

  • Boat Ride

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

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

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

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

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

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

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