Chicago was our main destination in Illinois (50 States Before They Graduate!). First excitement, riding the double decker train to Union Station.
Next, roaming through the stalls of a German Christmas market at which we eventually bought 3 wooden swords and 2 ornaments. : )
As per our usual, we roamed the streets of Chicago on foot. On this occasion, perhaps a little longer than we anticipated and definitely a little longer than we should have (about 7 miles all told!), but we did have a great time.
The city is beautiful with so many great architecturally diverse buildings. A favorite stop of our littles was the Macy’s store with each window decorated for the holidays.
My little doll was especially enamored by dolls in the windows.
& Of course, we had to have some Chicago style pizza at Giordano’s.
Seriously yumm! I could eat this all the time! Good thing I don’t live too close to it!
A few days later we also had the chance to visit the Chicago Children’s Museum at the Navy Pier. When traveling, we visit children’s museums whenever possible, because it really gives the littles special time just for them. As you can see in the picture, they had a blast!
We’re excited to visit Chicago again in the future. There is so much more to see & do. Some of it will make more sense for us to do as they get older.
What about you? Know Chicago well? Any places you think we should hit during our next trip?
Check out Museum of Science and Industry and Art Institute–both free for homeschooling families! The Nature Museum is free on thursdays and it’s right next to the Lincoln Park Zoo (also free!). In the summer, Millennium Park has lots of daily kids programs/activities throughout the day. There is always so much to do with our kids (and they are little like yours too!).
thank you so much!! those ideas sound great! : )