Chicago for family where to …
Chicago is a great travel destination for families as well and if you are there with family these are some of the places you may like to visit, not a comprehensive list but a place to start from… If travelling with family is also important to find a cheap hotel to stay and to make a hotel reservation for Chicago with ease and peace of mind.
American Girl Place, 111 East Chicago Avenue. American Girl Place, an enchanting concept for little girls and their dolls, On the Magnificent Mile, across the street from the historic Water Tower and overlooking Lake Michigan. Children, and parents, can shop for the American Girl dolls. Also, a wide selection of authentic historical clothes, accessories, and furniture. American Girl café for birthday celebrations for girls.
Chicago Children’s Museum, 700 East Grand Avenue. ”Climbing Schooner” a replica of an 1850’s sailing ship. “Inventing Lab,” dedicated to the science of flight. The “Waterways” attraction invites children to suit up in rain gear and try to dam a waterfall. Dinosaur lovers will be happy to take the “Dinosaur Expedition” to Niger in West Africa.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark Street. The Zoo is one of the few places in the country where children can observe rare endangered species, as the Siberian Tiger and Grevy’s Zebra. The zoo’s emphasis is education about preserving rare and beautiful creatures in the wild. Classes and tours are available, young ones may enjoy a kid-friendly “farm” at the zoo’s south entrance.
John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive. The Shedd’s signature exhibit, the “Oceanarium” replicates the coastline of the Pacific Northwest. More than 8,000 animals make their home at the Shedd and children can marvel at the majesty of whales, dolphins and harbor seals.
The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive. ”Life Over Time” area of the museum, explores the weather changes over the course of the earth’s history and the development of single- and multi-celled animals.
Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue. Chicago Children’s Museum, the Navy Pier offers other attractions to interest young people. They will be delighted by the sheer size of the 3,000-foot pier and the magnitude of its offerings. A 150-foot Ferris wheel provides an incredible view of the downtown skyline. Ice ring. Older children might enjoy sightseeing trips on one of the tour boats.
As said this is just a short selection of places in Chicago to enjoy with the family and children.