What to do with a 7 year old in Chicago?
We will be in Chicago with our 7 year old granddaughter for a few days next week. Any suggestions where to take her? Thanks!
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Shedd Aquarium (attraction)
1200 S Lake Shore Dr Chicago IL 60605
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Museum of Science and Industry (attraction)
South Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL 60637 (773) 684-1414
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Lincoln Park Zoo (attraction)
2200 North Cannon Drive Chicago IL 60614 (312) 742-2000
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Chicago is Museum Heaven. I used to love going there at a kid.
Shedd Aquarium
Field Museum of Natural History and see Sue, the most intact T-Rex in the world
Museum of Science & Industry
Adler Planetarium
Navy Pier might be worth a stroll if the weather's nice, and the nearby Chicago Children's Museum could consume an entire afternoon and even wear out a certain granddaughter for an early bedtime!I love Rob's suggestion of American Girl Place.
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Your suggested places are really nice and valuable. I think they should take their granddaughter here.Lee!! I must say you have great information about Chicago. ·
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Jack, thanks. Chicago is one of my favorite cities! ·
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Aileen Murray from Saint Thomas, Ontario
There is so much to do. The museums are wonderful. The Field Museum of Natural History has a collection of dinosaurs that are sure to impress. The Shedd Aquarium was a favourite of our kids. The Museum of Science and Industry is also fantastic. Take her for deep dish pizza (Giordano's is our favourite). The hop on hop off bus tours are a good way to see the city. If she likes American Girl there is a shop right down town.
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Melissa Curtis from Chicago, Illinois
I would definitely take her to Lincoln Park Zoo. I take my nieces and nephews there at least twice a year and they never get tired of it. I would also recommend The Art Institute of Chicago. It is just a wonderful place for all ages. Go see the Thorne Rooms in the lower level. They are like mini dollhouses. I believe they also have an audio tour that is just for kids. And it is right next door to Millennium Park where you can visit the Bean. Have a great time!
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I just remembered a good place to eat with kids: Ed Debevics. It is a 1950's style diner with sassy wait staff that sometimes dance on tables. ·
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Susan Ells from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Love the museums (Museum of Science and Industry), including the Shedd Aquarium, but if you're going on the weekend I would suggest going when they first open. Navy Pier has lots of tourists but also lots of things to do, including the Chicago Children's Museum. And the Lincoln Park Zoo is always fun. With a 7 year granddaughter you'll probably have to pay a visit to the American Girl store - and eating there is always a hit with young girls.
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Rob Chopra from Chicago, Illinois
American Girl Place if it's still open.
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Emily Brennan from Chicago, Illinois
Hi Evelyn-
Lots of great suggestions here, so instead of duplicating I will just add Maggie Daley Park. It's immediately east of Millenium Park and has a huge new playscape that just opened last week.
Also, if you head to Navy Pier (which is also the location of The Children's Museum) I would suggest taking public transportation as parking is pricy! I was recently there for 2 hours on a weekday and it was $22 to park. If you're not familiar with Chicago Public Transportation, the Google Maps app, allows you to put in your destination and then choose how you want to get there. If you choose the bus icon it will direct you on buses/trains.
Have a great time!
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Cheryl Roberts from Wisconsin
Field Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium, The Art Institute of Chicago, Lincoln Park Zoo & Millennium Park and Cloud Gate
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Alison Redding from Western Springs, Illinois
Brookfield or Lincoln Park Zoos
Shedd Aquarium
Adler Planatarium
Field Museum
Museum of Science and Industry
Children's Museum at a Navy Pier/IMAX
Peggy Norbert Nature Museum
Toy stores down Michigan Ave ie. Disney and American Girl
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