Chicago: Family Activities
Wondering what the kids will enjoy? Chicago is brimming with family fun; from the amusement park on Navy Pier to the Family Circus at the Chicago City Theatre to the ever-exciting Children's Museum. There is something to explore for all ages. Here are a few suggestions that will have the youngsters giggling and having a good 'ole time, while you watch and applaud them on!
Navy Pier
Chicago's premiere pier is packed with excitement. If you're into hand-painted animals, then you may want to check out the musical carousel – it has 36! Want to see the city at large? An impressive 150 foot Ferris wheel loops you up and down offering spectacular views of the Chicago skyline. How about some mini-golf? There's an incredible course to putt through. Do you like to shop for trinkets and souvenirs? The South Arcade has plenty of shops so you can find that special vacation item. Not to mention the seven story Chicago Shakespeare Theatre; Time Escape, a 3-D journey through the realms of time; and awesome games.
Chicago Children's Museum
One of Navy Pier's most celebrated museums offer endless fun and the experience of a lifetime. Over fifteen extraordinary exhibits and 57,000 square feet of good times encompass the museum. Explore the Big Backyard where flowers giggle and enormous insects act there silly old selves. Enter the Treehouse Trails and climb to the top where the world is your oyster. Meander through the Climbing Schooner and find out what it's like to be aboard a giant ship. Splash and play with water wheels and interactive pumps in the WaterWays exhibit. (Hey youngster is your birthday coming up? Well guess what? You can have a birthday party with your best pals right here at the museum!)
