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Chicago, Illinois for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
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- Doll & Toy Store
American Girl Place, Chicago
Chicago, IL
Nothing says good, wholesome, all-American girl fun like the immensely popular American Girls doll collection, and little girls go crazy when they...
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- Pizza
- Italian
Gino's East
Chicago, NJ
Deep-dish pizza is a Chicago staple, but Gino's does theirs with a twist: they build it upside-down, with cheese on the bottom, toppings...
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- Stage
Millennium Park
Chicago , IL
One of Chicago's newest attractions, Millennium Park (opened in 2004) is a fantastic place to spend a sunny afternoon. The park, a component of Grant Park, offers free entertainment and events such as dance, theatre...
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- Art Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
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...
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- Amusement Park
Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
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...
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- Boat Ride
Seadog Cruises
Chicago, IL
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...
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- Hotel / Motel
Essex Inn
Chicago, IL
The Essex Inn boasts an especially convenient location, within walking distance of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, and a quick taxi ride to the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field...
Day 2
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- Other Thing To Do
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Chicago, IL
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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- Science & Nature Museum
The Field Museum
Chicago, IL
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...
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- Science & Nature Museum
Adler Planetarium
Chicago, IL
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...
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- Pizza
Uno Chicago Grill
Chicago, IL
Uno Chicago Grill (formerly known as Pizzeria Uno) is credited as the birthplace of Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, which is thicker and gooier than traditional deep dish. Since opening...
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- Hotel / Motel
Essex Inn
Chicago, IL
The Essex Inn boasts an especially convenient location, within walking distance of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, and a quick taxi ride to the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field...
Day 3
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- Scenic Landmark
- Historical Landmark
John Hancock Building Hancock Observatory
Chicago, IL
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...
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- Science & Nature Museum
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago, IL
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...
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- History Museum
- Ethnic Museum
DuSable Museum of African-American History
Chicago, IL
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...
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- Theater
Medieval Times Dinner Tournament
Schaumburg, IL
It's dinner theatre, 11th-century style. Watch brave knights joust and eat a feast fit for a king (or queen!) at the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. "Serving wenches" bring the...
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- Hotel / Motel
Essex Inn
Chicago, IL
The Essex Inn boasts an especially convenient location, within walking distance of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, and a quick taxi ride to the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field...
Chicago, Illinois for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
-
- Doll & Toy Store
American Girl Place, Chicago
Chicago, IL
Nothing says good, wholesome, all-American girl fun like the immensely popular American Girls doll collection, and little girls go crazy when they...
-
- Pizza
- Italian
Gino's East
Chicago, NJ
Deep-dish pizza is a Chicago staple, but Gino's does theirs with a twist: they build it upside-down, with cheese on the bottom, toppings...
-
- Stage
Millennium Park
Chicago , IL
One of Chicago's newest attractions, Millennium Park (opened in 2004) is a fantastic place to spend a sunny afternoon. The park, a component of Grant Park, offers free entertainment and events such as dance, theatre...
-
- Art Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
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...
-
- Amusement Park
Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
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...
-
- Boat Ride
Seadog Cruises
Chicago, IL
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...
-
- Hotel / Motel
Essex Inn
Chicago, IL
The Essex Inn boasts an especially convenient location, within walking distance of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, and a quick taxi ride to the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field...
Day 2
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- Other Thing To Do
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Chicago, IL
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...
-
- Science & Nature Museum
The Field Museum
Chicago, IL
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
Adler Planetarium
Chicago, IL
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...
-
- Pizza
Uno Chicago Grill
Chicago, IL
Uno Chicago Grill (formerly known as Pizzeria Uno) is credited as the birthplace of Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, which is thicker and gooier than traditional deep dish. Since opening...
-
- Hotel / Motel
Essex Inn
Chicago, IL
The Essex Inn boasts an especially convenient location, within walking distance of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, and a quick taxi ride to the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field...
Day 3
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- Scenic Landmark
- Historical Landmark
John Hancock Building Hancock Observatory
Chicago, IL
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...
-
- Science & Nature Museum
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago, IL
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...
-
- History Museum
- Ethnic Museum
DuSable Museum of African-American History
Chicago, IL
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...
-
- Theater
Medieval Times Dinner Tournament
Schaumburg, IL
It's dinner theatre, 11th-century style. Watch brave knights joust and eat a feast fit for a king (or queen!) at the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. "Serving wenches" bring the...
-
- Hotel / Motel
Essex Inn
Chicago, IL
The Essex Inn boasts an especially convenient location, within walking distance of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, and a quick taxi ride to the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field...