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A weekend guide to the Windy City 🏙️
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items I’m still a tourist in my city 🤎
You will never run out of things to do or places to eat but here are places I love and are family friendly. Pro tip: getting the Chicago city pass is a steal! And always buy parking ahead of time on spot hero if you...
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Start here 👉🏼 Grab your city pass and get 5 attractions included. Well worth the money if you have a few days to spend here, at least 3 days if you want to get your moneys worth imo.
Chicago CityPASS
My favorite thing to do and will go back a million times. Interactive stations, touch sting rays and pet starfish 🤩 being in a city with one of largest aquariums in the world is a blessing indeed
Shedd Aquarium
Soooo many exhibits to see, highly recommend getting there as soon as they open and staying until they close. Wear comfortable shoes! Lots of history and the gemstone section gets me every time
Field Museum
The most family friendly museum here for all ages. The Tesla floor is insane and the new Spider-Man exhibit is a work of art. No notes from me this should be at the top of your list to visit
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
The tilt add on is incredibly scary 😭 it’s very high up and if you can stand tall buildings and love an adrenaline rush, highly recommend! No need to torture yourself if you don’t enjoy heights, you can just go to the observation deck and enjoy the ...
360 CHICAGO
Whether you want to do an architecture tour on the Chicago river or simply cruise on Lake Michigan, there is a boat for you. The dinner cruise options are especially worth it on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s to view the fireworks at navy pier.
Chicago - City Cruises | City Experiences
Very small venue compared to everything else in Chicago but still fun for kids elementary school and younger. Tickets gets you unlimited ice cream and about 3-4 rooms of fun. There is a bar inside for the adults as well that costs extra 💵
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Even the teenagers appreciate this gem. Lots of slime stations and you make one to take home.
Sloomoo Institute - Chicago
So much fun with shops food courts and rides. Even do a round of mini golf before going on the iconic centennial wheel. The best view of the city on the top! Free to go in and walk around but you pay for rides individually. So pick and choose what yo...
Navy Pier| Rides & Games in Chicago | Iconic Ferris Wheel
Food
Yes you will need to eat after navy pier and if you don’t like the cookie cutter options there, head a few blocks over to Jake’s for wings and fries. About a 10 min ride and everything on the menu is delicious. Reserve on open table for a seamless da...
Welcome to Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
You want a seafood boil and have amazing drinks together…. Come to lowcountry. In the middle of a popular neighborhood, this might require a wait. Best vibes inside and it actually just feels like someone’s cookout. Add the fried Oreos, they are so g...
Lowcountry Lakeview
Not really a Chicago classic pizza (we DONT like deep dish) but a good Neapolitan style. And even if you’re not a beer person, they have a wide variety of drinks. I hate beer and still loved their pineapple ale. Don’t know the names but they alternat...
Parlor Pizza River North
Place for everyone during the day, at 5 take your kids elsewhere before the drinking commences. Food is delicious and you can take a shot out of ice and throw it at a bell when you’re done with it 😂
Federales Tacos & Tequila - Fulton Market, Chicago