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If you find yourself traveling with young children in Chicago, you will need to plan ahead to make sure that you make the most of your time, and that the places you visit are family friendly. This article will give you the inside scoop on some of the hottest kid-friendly things to do while spending time in the Windy City of Chicago.

Wonder Works Children's Museum

6445 West North Avenue

Chicago, IL 60302

1 (708) 383-4815

www.wonder-works.org

Wo nder Works is a museum with lots of educational and hands-on exhibits for children. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10-5, and Sundays from 12-5. Admission is $5.00 per person.

Lincoln Park Zoo

2001 N. Clark Street

Chicago, IL 60614

1 (312) 742-2000

www.lpzoo.org

The Lincoln Park Zoo has a sea lion pool, a bear habitat, a swan pond and much more! It also has a petting zoo where your child can feed a cow or pet a bunny. Don't forget to stop at one of the two gift shops on your way out. Open daily from 9-6; seasonal hours vary. Free.

Shedd Aquarium

1200 S. Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, IL 60605

1 (312) 939-2438

www.shedd-aquarium.org

At Shedd Aquarium, you can watch as divers hand-feed the sharks in the Caribbean Reef, take a tour of the animal hospital or watch a pet training presentation. Open September through May, 9-5 on weekdays, 9-6 on weekends. Seasonal hours vary. Admission is $17.95 for Adults, $13.95 for Seniors and Children.

Grant Park

337 E. Randolph St.

Chicago, IL 60601

1 (312) 742-7648

www.chicagoparkdistric t.com

Named after Ulysses S. Grant, Grant Park is one of Chicago's most beloved public parks. This park has numerous walking trails, pet friendly areas, skate parks, tennis courts and baseball fields. This park is also the site of the Art Institute, Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum of Natural History. Free.

Sears Tower

233 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 3530

Chicago, IL 60606

1 (312) 875-9696

www.the-skydeck.com

Sea rs Tower is known as the tallest building in North America, measuring an astonishing 1,450 feet high! Take a ride up to the top of the tower and enjoy the view. Opens daily at 10:00 AM, including holidays. Skydeck Admission is $12.95 for Adults, $9.50 for Children (3-12) and free for Children under 3.

Rainforest Cafe

605 N. Clark St.

Chicago, IL 60610

1 (312) 787-1501

www.rainforestcafe.com

Kids will love dining in this jungle themed restaurant, complete with thunder and lightening effects, vines and a huge animated alligator! Fish tanks with real exotic fish make dining even more fun. Adults might find it a bit noisy, but the kids will love

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