When making plans to vacation it helps if you make a list--Things to do Chicago. There are many family friendly attractions. Chicago has the Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo, Odyssey Fun World, and Chicago Dinner Cruise. In addition, there are also several museums, parks, and tours you may want to check out.
You can start with the Navy Pier Fountain. This fountain has 100 spouts to create a welcoming focus point on hot summer days. With the aid of modern technology this fun fountain can perform every 15 to 30 minutes. This attraction will make a splash with the kid in every one.
The next attraction is in the Family Pavilion. There are three different shows are performing on the Family Pavilion Stage. They are all free. Things to do Chicago list wouldn't be complete without the Chicago Children's Museum. The IMAX theatre is also located in this building. The food court gives families 12 choices. Shopping options are abundant.
Leaving the Family Pavilion area, you go to the Crystal Gardens. The one-acre atrium houses more than 70 full grown palm trees. Seasonal plants and flowers grow amid fountains that jump to life. Your things to do Chicago list is getting longer and you haven't even finished exploring the first building.
You realize that in addition to your things to do Chicago list you have to find some kid friendly hotels within a reasonable price range. So you start another list. Start with the features you want and the price you are willing to pay. If you plan on using city transit then think about bus and metra stops. Using Chicago Card to pay for your fare is fast and easy. Ask about it when you call hotels.
Back to the Navy Pier, exiting the Crystal Garden you can see the Ferris Wheel. It is 150 feet high. The ride is seven minutes and allows you a fantastic view of Chicago day or night. But the ferris wheel is only one on your list of the things to do Chicago. There are also a carousel, miniature golf, an old fashion swing ride, light tower ride and remote control boats located in the Navy Pier Park. Just south of the park you can book a Chicago Dinner Cruise.
Another family friendly place you'll want to add to your list of things to do Chicago is the Lincoln Park Zoo. The zoo is open year round and offers experiences for whole family in wildlife conservation, education. and social responsibility.
You will most like want to explore more of Illinois. So expand your Things to do Chicago to things to do Chicago and beyond. The kids will love you forever if you add The Odyssey Fun World. They have two fantastic locations. One is Tinley Park, Illinois and the other is Naperville, Illinois. If your kids love swinging from the ceiling, they'll love Odyssey Fun World's Exploration Adventure. A four story play structure with ball pits, mazes, slides and tunnels, What more could a kid ask for?
There is so much more to see and do and learn in Illinois. Take an afternoon, a day, a week, or maybe two. Your list of things to do Chicago and beyond is endless.
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