shedd aquarium: Me and my husband are taking the kids to Chicago this Weekend, so far we are planning on going to Shedd Aquarium and Brookefield Zoo, anyone have any suggestions as to what else we should see or do while we are there? Keep in mind, we are taking our 8 yr old and our 2 yr old. Thank you!|||I just got back from Chicago! It was awesome. :) I'd suggest a picnic at one of the parks along the lake. The Field Museum (on the same complex as the Aquarium) also has some very kid-friendly exhibits; check out the Underground Tour (the concept is "shrinking" you down 100x, so you can see what things look like underground). I found parts of it kinda weird, but kids might enjoy it. Oh, and the planetarium (also, right on the same complex) might be good. And, if you're in the area, you might want to stop by Rock n Roll McDonald's. I know, why go to McDonald's, right? But it's a pretty cool, clean place; mostly remarkable because it's a hip-looking Mickey D's--and they serve gelato on the 2nd floor. If you're not afraid of heights, also check out the observatory in the Hancock Building or the views from the Sears Tower. Both are worth it, I hear, though I've only checked out the Hancock. Anyway, Chicago's a great, beautiful city. I can't wait to get back. I hope you enjoy your weekend.|||navy pier is a good option... just keep in mind that nights are a bit chilly these days over there... warm clothes for the kids and u may also need them! there is a chicago children's museum etc|||there is so much to do in Chicago. Go to Navy Pier or go shopping on Michigan ave. and you could stop at the art institute and while you are in the neighborhood stop Millennium park or the sears tower and if you get a chance eat at Gino's pizza(best in town). there are a bunch of free museums in the area too. *FYI* Lincoln park Zoo is free. also they have been doing free family friendly movies in the parks all over Chicago this summer. here's a list of what's playing http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index鈥?/a> I would recommend if you are not too familiar with the area (or even if you are) get fodore's guide book here's the link to the on line guide but you can also get it at Barnes & noble, borders ect... http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresul鈥?/a> I took my sister's kids this summer and have been to Chicago a million times and it really helped me out plus it has a very handy price guide and pul out map. Hope this helps have fun!!! Oh and P.S. be sure to get to the shedd aquarium early (opens at 9 am) or preorder your tickets (http://www.sheddaquarium.org/) the line gets very long very fast expecially on the weekends!!!