shedd aquarium: My bf and I are taking my 3 girls to Chicago and Grand Haven,MI for a week next month. we are visiting him family in chicago for 3 days then driving to Grand Haven for 2 days before coming back to Chicago to fly home. we live in AZ so we are pretty used to super warm temps. my girls are pretty slender (ages 10,8,and 7) and don't tolerate cold lol plans are to visit shedd aquarium and the american girl store while in chicago. in grand haven-we are having beach pics taken by lake Michigan. i've been told the water in lake Michigan is freezing so I doubt my girls swim so what types of clothing should we bring? is rain likely this time of year? thanks!!|||Chicago will be warm so bring summer clothes but grab hoodies too because it can get cool at night sometimes, but I doubt it will. Our weather is unpredictable! Visit the Taste of Chicago in Grant Park (not on July 3rd, too crowded!) and remember that the American Girl Place is inside the Water Tower now, not across the street. Have fun!!!|||This week it's been in the 90's all week long, with Chicago weather however it could be 50 degrees again tomorrow. I would pack for normal summer weather but maybe bring a sweatshirt or two as nights can get cold and our weather is so unpredictable it can go from 95 to 55 overnight. Air conditioning is always on super high in museums and places downtown so pack a sweatshirt for that too.|||July in Chicago usually ranges from comfortable to sweltering hot (even by AZ standards). Sundresses, skirts, shorts, and tanks are the norm. Bring your swimsuits. Lake Michigan is cool (not freezing) and it feels great on really hot days. Rain: Unlike AZ we don't have a wet/dry season. It can rain any day of the year. If you are really concerned, bring an umbrella (or you can always get one here if you need it). Shoes - bring shoes that you are comfortable walking a distance in.|||Wear what you wear at home...it will be hot & muggy! Their could be rain chances which could cool it down but not cool enuf to where you need to drastically change your wardrobe. I'd bring a light jacket in case it gets cool along the lake at night.|||Shorts and t-shirts. Don't forget an umbrella. You might also want to bring with some pants and a wind breaker or sweatshirt because it can get cold at night. Chicago summers are a lot like the summers in the Southeast.|||it has been Sunny but there is a change of rain you should go to the beech because there are so many people you should bring a sweatshirts swimsuits short sleeve shirts 1 long sleeve shirt alot of shorts 1 pair of jeans|||Bring whatever you want. It's summer here so it'll be hot. Bring something in case it rains. But you don't need any special clothes. It's just Chicago.|||The way it's been in the last week, all you need is your bra and panties cause it is sultry.|||Bring what you would normally wear- swimsuits, tank tops, tshirts, board shorts, soffe shorts. Plus, some cute outfits to wear if you go into town. The rain is entirely unpredictable, it may or may not rain. Bring a hoodie to keep you warm if it does. This will also come in handy at night, when the temp drops. If it does rain, though, use the time as an excuse to do some fun indoor activity. Check the weather for the perfect time to go to the aquarium and american girl store. The water may be cold, but it shouldn't be too bad. The heat of the sand and air will make them want to jump in. If they agree to wear them (only some girls that age would) get wetsuits for them to wear. You can get the ones with half sleeves and are knee length. They make a huge difference. Also, don't forget to see Wrigley!