THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO FROM JENNIFER - CHICAGO'S BEST THINGS TO DO & SEE
CHICAGO BESTS!
The beginning of a new year is a fun time to take a look at some of the "best" attractions our great city has to offer. So I am going to give a brief rundown of some of the "best" that would make a nice addition for any weekend's list of family fun things to do around town.
Based on the Insider Guide - Chicago with Kids - Wejustgotback.com. Below are the winner's and links to more information. For complete details refer to the Insider Guide link by clicking here.
Voted by families as the most fun ways to get around town were:
1. Chicago's Free Trolley
2. The "El"
3. Chicago's Water Taxi's
Best Local Tours (which run seasonally) were:
1. Wendella Boat Tours
2. Navy Piers Windy and Windy ll Tours
Best View:
1. Hancock Observatory
2. Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier
3. Monroe Harbor
Lincoln Park scored first for best family hangout, best park, and best picnic spot.
Best sightseeing attraction:
Navy Pier
Best playground:
Adams Playground (1919 N. Seminary Ave., Lincoln Park)
Best animal experiences:
1. Brookfield Zoo
2. Lincoln Park Zoo
3. Pritzker Family Children's Zoo
4. John G. Shedd Aquarium
Best children's museums:
1. Chicago Children's Museum
2. Field Museum of Natural History
3. Museum of Science and Industry
4. Adler Planetarium
Best pizza:
1. Caponie's Trattoria
2. Gino's East
Best hot dogs:
1. Portillo's
2. Murphy's Red Hots
3. Superdawg Drive-in
Best souvenirs:
City of Chicago Store (Water Works Visitor Center, 163 E. Pearson St. at Michigan Ave.)
Best hotel:
1. Homewood Suites Chicago (40 E. Grand Ave.)
2. Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown (600 N. State St. at West Ohio St., North Side)
If you or you family have your OWN favorites, let us know!
JENNIFER GARRITY & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
