This is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. The Henry Crown Space Center features rockets, shuttles, satellites, rovers and probes. You can even see the actual Apollo 8 spacecraft! Read more.
The first Ferris wheel made its debut in Chicago at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today, Navy Pier is home to a 15-story Ferris wheel, modeled after the original one. Read more.
Wandering around Chinatown is a lot of fun! Be sure to stop by Ping Tom Memorial Park. The Chinese New Years Parade is wonderful.
Go to Yolk on South Michigan Ave. for a great weekend breakfast, but get there early, or risk waiting in line.
The collection encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from around the world & more than 260,000 pieces. The Modern Wing was opened in 2009 & is the largest expansion in their history.
Track down the sound that evolved from the Blues at the House of Blues' Gospel Brunch on Sundays, complimented by a Southern-inspired buffet and blues memorabilia on the walls. Read more.
Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Read more.
The Art Institute of Chicago is nominated for Best Museum for the Family in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
