I'm going to Chicago with my family in July. We're thinking about hitting the Brookfield Zoo, Field Museum, and the Museum of Science and Industry. We've heard that Navy Pier is pricey and not as interesting for the kids? What other attractions could we visit? Any great places we should eat at? We have kids ranging from almost 2 all the way to 13. Our party will be 10 people. We've tried the Shedd Aquarium in the past and found it was expensive and not very good - Brookfield has a much better dolphin show in my opinion. But, this year we want to try new things too. Any suggestions?|||- Art Museum (really big and interesting if you are into art) - Planetarium (fun if you are into that type of stuff) - Lincoln Park Zoo (free and fun -- also across the street from the Lake Michigan Beaches and a couple of blocks away from Wrigleyville --GO CUBS!--) - Michigan Ave --aka Magnificent Mile-- (tons of designer stores - a girls dream come true) - Millenium Park (really big and fun and a great place for a nice picnic -- right by Buckingham Fountain, which is one of the biggest fountains) - Sears Tower or Hancock Building (you cant go to Chicago and not see the skyline) HAVE FUN!! CHICAGO IS THE BEST!|||museum of natural history, see more on: http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Nor鈥?/a>|||The list that you named is good. All those things will be fun to do. Pretty much anything in downtown Chicago is not going to be cheap. Navy Pier is free to go on (at least it always was when I went, but it's been a few years) but the actual attractions can get a little pricey (like the giant ferris wheel). So, if you are just looking to walk around it's not expensive. They also have fire works displays often, which are pretty nice. Grant park usually has some good things to do in the summer, like free concerts and things like that. If you haven't ever been to one of those restaurants where they yell at you and are rude, those can be fun. Ed debeviqs (I'm not sure of the spelling) is a fun time. It's 50s themed and they also dance on the counters sometimes, if you are into theme restaurants.

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