Things to Do in Chicago
Rink Side Sports & Family Entertainment
December 8, 2011 by Victor
Filed under Chicago Fun Activities, Family Friendly, Ice Skating Rinks, Indoor Amusement Centers, Kids Things to Do, Things to Do, Winter Activities
Address: 6152 Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031-1650Phone: 847-856-1064
Website: http://www.rink-side.com/
It’s time to visit great family fun center located in Gurneed Mills. Rink Side is only 6 miles away from the Great America Six Flags. Place offers hundreds of video games along with 2000 square foot Laser Tag Arena. Prize ticket redemption game can give you a chance to win prices such as Apple iPads and different kinds of MP3 players.
O’Hare Paintball Park
December 8, 2011 by Victor
Filed under Chicago Fun Activities, Indoor Amusement Centers, Winter Activities
Phone: 630-595-9870
Website: http://www.oharepaintball.com/
O’Hare Paintball is the best choice for players who are experts in painball as well as beginner without any experience in paintball game. Facility provides fun safeway in superwised play area. Customer service at O’Hare Paintball is excellent who can help you with maintainance, strategy and questions related to paintball game. Currently there are two types of field layouts: Speedball paintball layout and Scenario paintball layout. If you are interested in watching the game then you can watch all game action from the outside.
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Wed By Appointment Only (Reserved for Parties)
Thu – Fri 5PM – 10PM
Sat 12PM – 10PM
Sun 12PM – 7PM
Skyline Lake Tours
June 25, 2011 by Victor
Filed under Boat Tours, Chicago Tours, Skyline Lake Tours, Things to Do
Lake Tour
Best way to tour Chicago’s famous lakefront sights and attractions is by taking a half-hour Lake Michigan boat tour from one of the Shoreline’s Navy Pier dock stations. Visitors will be able to learn about Chicago’s history and stories associated with landmarks. Sailors can experience Chicago’s world famous skyline. Without a doubt, your Lake Michigan cruise from Navy Pier with Shoreline will be a great experience for lifetime.
Shoreline Skyline Lake Tours are scheduled to run weekends during March through mid-November and daily starting from April 1 to mid October.
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Shoreline Architecture Cruises
June 15, 2011 by Victor
Filed under Architecture Cruises, Boat Tours, Chicago Tours, Fireworks Cruises, Things to Do
Best way to experience Chicago’s skyline is by taking one of the available Shoreline architectural cruises. Shoreline Sightseeing offers exciting boat tours in Chicago River and Lake Michigan to help you experience the world famous Chicago’s architectural landmarks. Boat tour guides are very knowledgeable about the Chicago’s history starting from the great fire of 1871 to till date. You will learn about the modern architectural skyscraper transition after the destructive great Fire of Chicago. Top renowned architects have played major roles in building the Chicago’s beautiful skyline that includes architects such as Mies Van der Rohe, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and Helmut Jahn. Shoreline architectural tours are more fun on Wednesday and Saturday nights due to fireworks celebration at Navy Pier. Yup, Shoreline offers Architecture Fireworks Cruises in the evening which departs from the Navy Pier dock station.
Go Chicago Card
March 2, 2010 by Victor
Filed under Kids Things to Do, Things to Do
Go Chicago Card is your tickets to more than 30 Chicago attractions. You will be able to enjoy and see Chicago without breaking your valet. Go Chicago Card comes with one low price. Card covers and offer saving on $500 worth of admission fee with discounted rates. You will save up to 55% on entry tickets through Go Chicago card. It helps avoiding entry lines by skipping the regular lines. Overall you will save time and money. Enjoy most famous attractions such as Wilis Tower, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum of Natural History, Navy Pier and other over 25 Chicago attractions including tours.
Go Chicago Card Review in Brief:
- Free Admission to over 30 Chicago attractions.
- You can see attractions as many as you want until the validity days of Go Chicago Card
- Free color Chicago guidebook is included
How Does Go Card Chicago save your money?
Go Chicago card saving is on going effort. Yup, Go Chicago Card Company works with Chicago local attractions, tours, zoo, museums to accept card as ticket. As, currently Go Chicago Card drives more than 2.5 million visitors to Chicago Continue Reading…
Navy Pier Chicago
February 27, 2010 by Victor
Filed under Family Friendly, Kids Things to Do, Things to Do
Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Chicago
Navy Pier is undoubtedly one of the most important attractions and signature landmarks of this city. History of Navy Pier started in early 1900. Built in 1916, this impressive 3,300 foot long pier is today a bustling entertainment venue offering a combination of carnivals, rides and attractions, food court, boat dock etc.
There is so much to do and see that it is easy to get confused and lost in this bright and colorful wonderland. If you are visiting Navy Pier, then your first stop should definitely be the Pier Park. Situated on the upper deck, this landscaped area features a Navy Pier Ferris wheel, a charming musical carousel, a traditional swing and even an 18-hole miniature golf course. The seven minute ride on the 150-foot high Ferris wheel will not only provide you with an exhilarating experience but it will also allow you to enjoy unmatched views of the Chicago skyline and the Michigan Lake.
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
February 27, 2010 by Victor
Filed under Family Friendly, Historical & Educational, Kids Things to Do, Museums, Things to Do
Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
Situated in Jackson Park in Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry is considered to be one of the most popular museums in the world. It is in the neighborhood of Hyde Park and Lake Michigan and is regarded as the best in interactive museums. The museum boasts over 2,000 exhibits and it is advisable to reserve a day at least in order to see most of them.
One of the oldest exhibits is an interactive Coal Mine, which first made an appearance in 1934. Over a period of time, various advanced mining techniques have been incorporated, however, the highlight is undoubtedly a simulated tour down into the dark and unknown interiors of a coalmine. It transports you to an era when workers had to go down hundreds of feet with hardly any security and safety features. Another popular exhibit is a German submarine, U-505 that has been in the museum since 1954. It was captured in 1944 and it depicts the reality of a claustrophobic life under the sea.
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
February 27, 2010 by Victor
Filed under Family Friendly, Historical & Educational, Museums, Things to Do
Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art
Chicago has always been synonymous with art, culture and architecture. It is home to a number of world-renowned attractions, museums and galleries. Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago is known globally for enjoying a prominent place on the Chicago cultural circuit. Art aficionados will find the museum particularly interesting considering it houses a number of fascinating exhibits. The museum was founded in 1967 and is known to contain thousands of objects of post World War II visual art.
Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago
February 25, 2010 by Victor
Filed under Family Friendly, Kids Things to Do, Things to Do, Zoos & Aquariums
Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago IL
Situated within a lush green park north of Chicago, Lincoln Park Zoo is open 365 days a year and is one of the most popular attractions in the city. This delightful little oasis found in the midst of the city’s soaring skyscrapers offers free admission to the park and is a delight for nature lovers. Boasting an impressive array of animal habitats of even the most rare species, stunning zoological gardens and exciting rides for the kids, the zoo is an ideal family attraction. The gardens at the park are truly beautiful covered in a carpet of verdant lawns and colorful blooms set against a backdrop of charming Georgian brick buildings and modern structures.
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Chicago
February 25, 2010 by Victor
Filed under Family Friendly, Historical & Educational, Kids Things to Do, Things to Do
Situated on the streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Chicago is inspired by the Lego building toys and is a great family attraction. A fascinating array of activities promises to offer a wholesome entertainment package to the complete family.
A good place to start would be the ‘Miniland’, which is literally a miniature of Chicago, made from nearly 1.5 million LEGO bricks. It is right at the entrance and offers a fascinating glimpse into some of Chicago’s signature icons including the Sears Tower, Water Tower, Buckingham Fountain, Hancock building and even the ‘SeaPup’ speed boat.
