https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:25:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-739076 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:39:36 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 739076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also in LP is the Nature Museum, which is cool and geared toward kids. They have a stunning butterfly room that C loves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-739070 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:38:31 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 739070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With a nine month old, I echo the zoo suggestion, plus right near it is the Lincoln Park Conservatory - gorgeous gardens and greenhouses, fun atmosphere and very kid friendly. Navy Pier's childrens museum is also a great option. I think that on a weekend with such a little baby, the bigger more popular museums (Shedd, Field, etc.) are overcrowded and not so enjoyable for such a young kid (plus navigating the throng with a stroller can be quite the pain). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-739048 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:32:41 +0000 MrsH 739048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd vote for the boat tour. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-738910 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:49:20 +0000 cascademom 738910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fancyfunction: Yeah, they just opened up a shop in the French Market too. My husband and his coworkers went to it a few times right as it opened. They got their food from the main restaurant. I miss Lillie Q's and Brand BBQ. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-738907 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:48:03 +0000 fancyfunction 738907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cascademom: Oh that's sad to hear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-738892 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:41:45 +0000 T.H.O.U. 738892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did a day trip and it was lots of fun! It was just DH and I so we did a lot of walking but here is what we did: </p> <p>Start the morning at the LP zoo which is great because you can catch some animal feedings. </p> <p>We walked along Lake Shore Drive all the way to Navy Pier. This was a REALLY long walk so you probably want to take a cab or something. </p> <p>We explored Navy Pier and got some lunch. From there, we took a boat ferry taxi (really cheap like $2 per person) over to the Field Museum. Its a great way to get fresh cool air on the water and great views of the city. </p> <p>We loved the Field museum but check and see what they might have for kids. </p> <p>After that we walked past the Buckingham Fountain over to Millennium Park and walked around there until it was dinner time and we found a place for dinner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-738891 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:41:21 +0000 cascademom 738891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Emsmems: Downtown pizza places are Giordano's, Pizzeria Due's (avoid Uno's, Due's is better), and Lou Malanti's. I recommend Due's since it's just off of Michigan Avenue and still in a busy area on State Street. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-738888 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:39:49 +0000 cascademom 738888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fancyfunction: Lillie Q's had a fire about two months ago. I miss it. Only BBQ in the area is on Western called Fat Willie's Rib Shack (so good). The Southern is right near it and is excellent. On Wednesdays, they have their fried chicken special. If you're in Wicker Park/Bucktown, there's Big Star for tacos, Violet Hour for cocktails, Santullo's Eatery for sandwiches, Hot Chocolate for dessert, Club Lucky for an Italian dinner to name a few. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-738874 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:33:03 +0000 fancyfunction 738874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, the zoo is great - and free! There's also a park in walking distance called Oz Park, featuring statues of all the main Wizard of Oz characters. </p> <p>@Emsmems: When we were in Chicago last summer, I had to try most of the deep dish pizza places (ahem, 5 months pregnant!) My favorite was Giordano's, but we also tried Lou Malnati's and Gino's. Yum :) For non-pizza, Hopleaf and Lillie Q's were both great too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-738570 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:59:04 +0000 Emsmems 738570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope you don't mind if I jump in on this thread, where are the best placed to eat (downtown Chicago). Particularly pizza places! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-738569 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:55:52 +0000 Photo Book Girl 738569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second Lincoln Park Zoo. There's also a wonderful greenhouse also free, (just north of the zoo) which makes for nice background for photos. Also, the Notebaert Nature Museum is also just north of the zoo - the best thing there is their live butterfly room. You walk into it and are immediately surrounded by flowers and butterflies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-736353 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:32:39 +0000 Bao 736353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ninja: @cascademom: Thanks for the suggestions! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-736340 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:31:24 +0000 cascademom 736340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Navy Pier has the Children's Museum as well. Millennium Park typically has free concerts during the day during the summer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-736325 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:24:29 +0000 ninja 736325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shedd Aquarium or Planetarium are two of my favorites. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-736241 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:02:14 +0000 Bao 736241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dookie32: The zoo would be so fun, I will add that to the list :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-736225 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:57:42 +0000 dookie32 736225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With kids I would say Navy Pier or the Architecture boat tour. Lincoln Park Zoo is really great too- it's a fairly short cab ride from downtown and free. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#post-736204 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:51:57 +0000 Bao 736204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are taking our first mini trip in June to Chicago. We will be visiting friends outside of the city and then spending a day in the city with LO who will be 9 months old by then. We have been to Chicago a few times, but I feel like we visit the same things every time we go there. Now that we are going with LO I am looking for some tips/ideas of things to do! </p>