Chicago is an increasingly popular destination for tourists within the US and beyond. This great city gives you access to wonderful attractions you may have never known existed. Known as the “wind cityâ€, Chicago offers activities and sightseeings that both kids and adults can enjoy.
If you enjoy the outdoors, you may be interested in Ceres. This is the Roman goddess who can be found standing on top of the Chicago Board of Trade. This structure, which was designed by Root and Holabird in the year 1930, can be found near the end of LaSalle Street. You can find trading floors for soybeans, wheat, corn, and oil here. For families with children, Shedd Aquarium is a rather popular choice. You can find a lizard lair, an amphitheater that seats 1,000 people, and also has Pacific white-headed dolphins. Younger kids tend to enjoy this, and on Tuesdays, you can find story time, crafts, singing, dancing, videos, and more to entertain toddlers.
Chicago offers a wide variety of restaurants, local shops, and a variety of other attractions including Navy Pier Park. This is one of the most popular landmarks in the city, and it combines both modern day rides and thrills with 20th century charm. Inside Navy Pier, is the Chicago Children’s Museum, which is jam-packed with activities and things for the children to take part in and enjoy. Enjoy Dinosaur Expeditions as well as BIG Backyard which offers large toadstools and insects that are over sized.
These are just a few of the many attractions to enjoy in Chicago for your next family vacation. Even on a budget, Chicago can offer unforgettable family fun and excitement.
