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Chicago River
Museum of Science
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and Industry
Boat Tours
Even the smallest visitors will love Though this museum dazzles kids
a boat ride on the Chicago River, and adults alike with its submarine
floating among the towering ship and replica coal mine, it’s
skyscrapers and listening to stories The Idea Factory that’s designed just
of the city and of how the river’s for juniors. With the pulling of gears
flow was reversed to spare Lake and shifting of knobs, kids experiment
Michigan its pollution. Wendella through play with balance,
and Shoreline Sightseeing (see p115) con struction, magnetism, and more.
both embark from Michigan Avenue, A current-fed waterway encourages
and offer family-friendly narration, boat building (see pp20–23).
from spring through to fall.
Lincoln Park Zoo
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Free admission encourages
repeat visits to the Lincoln Park Zoo
(see pp30–31). Many of the exhibits,
including the working Farm in the
Zoo and the Children’s Zoo, allow
kids to pet the animals. In summer,
a motorized “train” makes a scenic
loop around the park, while on the
pond, swan-shaped paddleboats
float among the ducks.
John G. Shedd Aquarium
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Upon arrival, head straight for
the Abbott Oceanarium to see the
beluga whales and dolphins. Wild Maze, Museum of Science and Industry
Reef re-creates a coral reef and
Navy Pier
houses sharks and other large 0
predators. In the Polar Play Zone, Kids make a beeline for Navy
kids can don a penguin suit and Pier’s traditional carnival rides
waddle in the Icy South play area or including a 196-ft- (60-m-) high
explore Arctic waters in the Icy North ferris wheel and musical carousel.
in a kids’ size submarine. Children The ships that line the docks, from
will also enjoy the special effects 4-D sleek, tall-masted schooners to
theater (see pp28–9). powerful motorboats, will also grab
their attention. All the restaurants
Dolphins at play, Shedd Aquarium here are family friendly (see pp24–5).

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