Chicago Visit – Day 2 – Fun things to do with kids in Chicago!
Today was full of fun things to do with kids in Chicago!
The second day of our Chicago trip started early for me. Everyone was sleeping so I slipped out to the Starbucks across the street to get a little work done. It was relaxing and fun to people watch in a different city.
Live theater to start the day
Once we got going, we hopped onto the Big Bus and took it over to Navy Pier.
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We had just enough time at Navy Pier to enjoy a smoothie and green juice before walking over to the Shakespeare Theater to see the opening performance of Peter Pan.
What a treat!
The theater itself is beautiful and worth a visit – there isn’t a bad seat in the house. The show was well done and so enjoyable.
Don’t miss Navy Pier for a yummy, easy lunch
After the show, we walked around the Pier and enjoyed the beautiful views. Since it was lunchtime we decided to eat right there in the Food Court.
There was definitely something for everyone, so it was quick and easy. Navy Pier is a terrific addition to your list of fun things to do with kids in Chicago. We also indulged in a little sample of Garrett’s Popcorn Navy Pier courtesy of our Big Bus Tour – yum!
Check out the planetarium
Since time was getting short, we called an Uber and had the driver take us to the Adler Planetarium. If you have any interest in space (my son is currently all about astronomy), then this is a must-see.
There was a lot of information, multiple exhibits, and some fun interactive areas. We spent quite a bit of time making a hovercraft and testing it to see if it would work – I love these types of hands-on projects.
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Dinner in Little Italy
Hard to believe but by now it was time to eat again. My daughter loves Italian food, so we searched out the Italian part of town and headed in that direction. We enjoyed walking the cute little streets and checking out all the options.
We finally decided to try Davanti’s and I am glad that we did. It was one of the best meals I have ever enjoyed. All of the food was amazing and as it was served family style we shared everything.
We ordered several kinds of pasta along with some appetizers and a bottle of wine (50% off on Wednesdays). So delicious. They even brought us ice-cold glasses of limoncello before dessert. I will definitely return next time we visit Chicago.
After dinner we went back to our hotel, chilled, and went to bed early as tomorrow was going to be another full day.
Do you have a favorite restaurant in Chicago? Share in the comments and I’ll add it to my list for our next visit.
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