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Chicago style hot dogs - load up your hot dogs with all the toppings, mustard, onion, relish, pickle, celery salt (ketchup is a special request). Chicago is also famous for its deep dish pizza, so sample pizza around the city. Caramel popcorn was practically invented in Chicago, kids will enjoy a bag full. For a dessert, there's Eli’s cheesecake. |
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Marshall Field’s (now Macy’s) department store on State St. has long been a popular family destination for lunch (chicken pot pie and desserts) in the Walnut Room. The Tiffany ceiling, chandeliers and dark wood paneling are a glimpse into a previous century, and in December, the Christmas tree. |
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Buy
a Go Chicago Card for 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 day pass for discounts on museums and fun things to do - the Field Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Willis Tower Skydeck, Navy Pier Ferris wheel and rides, plus a lake cruise, and more. Savings for the whole family, and
no waiting in ticket lines: |
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Go Chicago Card |
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Visiting the museums in Chicago? This pass has great discounts on the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago or Adler Planetarium, Museum of Science and Industry or the Hancock Observatory: |
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Chicago CityPass |
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Take a trip around Seattle with Pete and his dog Larry. When Larry gets lost, he hops on the L train to Wrigely Field, goes to the top of the Willis Tower, meets a monster named Sue at the Field Museum, runs through Millenium Park, where he finds Pete, and they both get a soaking surprise. (Picture book)
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While visiting the Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago, Ruthie and Jack discover a magic talisman that allows them to shrink, small enough to step into all the miniature rooms. (Chapter book)
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October 1871. On the eve of the Great Fire, Poppy, a young orphan living in a bad neighborhood, becomes friends with Justin, whose family owns a fancy jewelry store. When Chicago goes up in flames, Poppy rescues the family jewels. (Chapter book)
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At the turn of the 19th century, the World's Columbian Exposition is in full swing. The Beckett kids and Granddad are transformed by Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, Turkish tea, and a ride on the great Ferris wheel. (Chapter book)
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It’s 1941, and a young teen gets a chance to bat for the Chicago Cubs, but his career is cut short. Years later, Oliver takes his grandson to his favorite place in the world, Wrigley Field. Beautifully illustrated. (Picture book)
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The Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright is about to be torn down, but there’s strange goings on in the house. Three friends search for ghosts, discover a glass man, and fight to save the house. A super Chicago mystery adventure! (Chapter book)
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Illustrated history of Chicago over centuries – ecology and important events, explorers, Native Americans, politicians, immigrants, musicians, gangsters, athletes, plus 21 activities, build a model ferris wheel, make a stained glass window, recipes for caramel corn and Chicago-style hot dogs, write a blues song, and more. Good for older kids. (Chapter book)
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Explore Chicago from a kid's eye view – Field Museum, Wrigely Field, Navy Pier, Robie House, parks, museums, skyscrapers, music, festivals, and more. (Guidebook)
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Charming tour of Chicago, past and present, with richly detailed illustrations, from art and bridges to sports teams, museums, buildings, food, and music. (Picture book)
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(More children's books on other Chicago pages) |
