DT Chicago with kids?

Meisen · #1 11/15/2007, 10:52 AM

I know there is a ton of stuff out there to do in Chicago but I am looking for some insight from the locals. Whats fun, relatively cheap (after paying for a hotel, it has to be really cheap...) and "kid friendly". Our daughter is 13 months so we need to find something that will keep her interested and entertained. We are going to spend a couple days down there in two weeks.

Shedd is probably out, we have been at least 5X in the past few years. How is the Field? Does it have any kid stuff or is it like AMNH?

skunkmere · #2 11/15/2007, 10:57 AM

millennium park got a ice rink some time soon. the bean there. navy pier, Hollywood boulevard theater, the zoo, and i think the field museum got the new king tut display.

MTB · #3 11/15/2007, 11:02 AM

Good ones Skunk. I would also add the museum of science and industry.

Pufferpunk · #4 11/15/2007, 11:02 AM

I think for younger kids, Museum of Science & Industry is the best. Lots of interactive stuff there.

lactose · #5 11/15/2007, 11:07 AM

I would second MSI and would say Field is great if they are into Dinosaurs and/or bugs

Navy Pier is cool for kids even if you don't pay for anything major just wandering around is fun.

Just noticed you said 13 months old. I would reccommend the children's museum in Navy Pier or the field for the stuffed animals. A 13 month old will like seeing all the animals and won't be bothered one way or the other that they are 'stuffed' and not moving

Meisen · #6 11/15/2007, 11:53 AM

I knew I could count on the CMAS folks to come up with some good ideas! One last thing, any suggestions on kid friendly restaurants that are not chains?

Thanks again for your suggestions!

Kmiec123 · #7 11/15/2007, 12:18 PM

Could check the planetarium as well, If you like the stars.

skunkmere · #8 11/15/2007, 12:48 PM

you should go to tiffin @ devon st and eat indian food. you know Evanston is a cool town to walk around in these tons to see and its like a small town next to chicago.

PSam · #9 11/15/2007, 12:57 PM

Tiffin is weak

. Terrible blend of spice, flavorless, imo.

skunkmere · #10 11/15/2007, 01:12 PM

thats my favorite place. whats better? sorry to hijack.

canar · #11 11/15/2007, 02:01 PM

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I think for younger kids, Museum of Science & Industry is the best. Lots of interactive stuff there.

I AGREE!

Meisen · #12 11/15/2007, 03:17 PM

Hmm I have high standards for Indian food.....Jackson Diner in Queens set the bar pretty high a few years back.

We finally have a decent place in Madison. I laughed the first time I had Indian here. Then I cried a little because we are probably staying for a while.

My wife doesnt like spice all that much in hers though so either way, we might give it a shot.