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Chicago’s ultimate 3-day indoor family adventure
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Ready for a family getaway that’s packed with play, discovery, and zero weather worries? This three-day Chicago itinerary is your ticket to the city’s top indoor attractions, from creative play zones to world-class museums. With the All Inclusive pass, you’ll unlock endless fun and flexibility—no umbrellas required.
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center: A brick-tastic start
Start your Chicago adventure at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, where creativity takes center stage. Kids and adults can dive into themed zones, build epic creations, and race LEGO® cars. The 4D cinema and MINILAND® Chicago skyline are must-sees. It’s the perfect place to let imaginations soar, rain or shine.LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
Up to 2 hours$33.38Included with the All-Inclusive PassStep into a world of imagination and creativity at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago, where over 3 million LEGO® bricks await!From interactive rides and hands-on building zones to a spectacular miniature replica of Chicago, this indoor LEGO® playground is the ultimate destination for kids and LEGO® fans of all ages.Whether you're battling through Kingdom Quest, exploring the LEGO® Jungle Expedition, or designing your fastest race car, there's endless fun to discover!
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Adler Planetarium: Journey through the universe
Blast off into the cosmos at Adler Planetarium, where interactive exhibits and dazzling sky shows make space exploration fun for all ages. Touch a real meteorite, pilot a spaceship, and snap a quick lakefront photo before heading back inside for more discoveries.Adler Planetarium
4.3 (20)Up to 3 hours$40.00Included with the All-Inclusive PassTravel through space and time, and learn everything there is to know about the solar system at the Adler Planetarium.Explore the best bits of our 91 billion light-year galaxy through the interactive exhibits. Join the search for a new ninth planet, take a speedy tour of your cosmic backyard, and peek inside the Gemini 12 spacecraft. Kids will love to climb and fly through Planet Explorers - a modern-day space adventure for the whole family.With All-Inclusive PassTwo shows included - 2
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: Hands-on discovery
Step into a world of innovation at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. From exploring a WWII submarine to creating your own tornado, every exhibit invites you to play, experiment, and learn. It’s a playground for curious minds, with surprises around every corner.Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
4.6 (26)Up to 3 hours$37.95Included with the All-Inclusive PassExplore one of the largest science museums in the world. Housed in the only remaining building from the famous 1893 World's Columbian Exposition's 'White City,' it offers a variety of hands-on, dynamic activities and exhibits for guests of all ages.Venture down a life-like coal mine, control a 40-foot indoor tornado, and marvel at a massive dollhouse.With All-Inclusive PassGiant Dome Theater access included - 3
10pin Chicago Bowling & Pizza!: Strike up some fun
Wrap up your day with bowling and pizza at 10pin Chicago. Show off your skills, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and refuel between frames. It’s a fun, relaxed way to keep the good times rolling indoors with the whole family.Booking required10pin Chicago Bowling & Pizza!
4.8 (13)1-2 hours$55.00Included with the All-Inclusive PassGet a group together and bowl to your heart's content at the 10pin Bowling Lounge in the historic Marina City neighborhood of Chicago. This upscale venue boasts 24 bowling lanes and the largest HD video wall in downtown Chicago, showing music videos and sports games while you play.Your Chicago bowling ticket includes 90-minutes of bowling fun and as many games as you can squeeze in within that time. While you play, you'll enjoy delicious homemade pizza and a soft drink too!Grab your retro bowling shoes, pick your favorite colored ball, and get going to 10pin Bowling Lounge in Chicago.With All-Inclusive Pass20% off all food and drink
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Field Museum: Meet SUE the T. rex
Begin your day at the Field Museum, home to SUE the T. rex and a world of ancient wonders. Explore Ancient Egypt, dazzling gems, and hands-on exhibits that spark curiosity for all ages. It’s a fascinating journey through time, all under one roof.Field Museum
4.7 (45)Up to 3 hours$46.00Included with the All-Inclusive PassWith 4.6 billion years in one place, the Field Museum takes you around the world and back in time. Here, you can come face-to-face with SUE, the world’s largest- and most famous- T. rex, explore ancient Egyptian, discover over 10,000 years of Chinese history, and much more!Renowned for its state-of-the-art exhibits, leading scientific research, and impressive collection of artifacts and specimens, the Field Museum inspires curiosity and tells the story of life on Earth.The fun and interactive Field Museum exhibits will appeal to all the family. Get to grips with genetics at the DNA Discovery Center, and explore the culture and artifacts of civilizations all over the world.With All-Inclusive PassRegularly priced ticketed exhibitions also includedWith your pass, adults receive a 50% discount on any 3-D Movie! - 2
Shedd Aquarium: Dive into aquatic worlds
Discover underwater adventures at Shedd Aquarium. From playful penguins to vibrant coral reefs, you’ll meet thousands of marine animals in immersive habitats. Kids love the Amazon Rising and Wild Reef exhibits, plus interactive touch tanks for hands-on fun.Shedd Aquarium
4.0 (27)Up to 3 hours$52.29Included with the All-Inclusive PassGo on a wild underwater adventure at Shedd Aquarium. This attraction is ideal for all the family and perfect for fans of sharks, stingrays, and everything in between.You’ll see incredible creatures from freshwater, marine, terrestrial, and even aerial environments at the Shedd’s award-winning exhibits. Get nose-to-nose with sharks in the wild reef, dolphins and beluga whales in the oceanarium, and much more.The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago also does its bit for conservation and research, focusing primarily on animals and habitats in the Great Lakes and the Caribbean. Learn more about the important work they do at their range of talks and animal presentations. There’s also the chance to get your hands wet at the Stingray Touch exhibition which runs between May and September. - 3
Chicago Children's Museum: Playtime for all ages
Let kids lead the way at Chicago Children’s Museum, where every exhibit is designed for hands-on play. From climbing structures to creative art spaces, there’s something for every age and interest. It’s a fantastic spot to spark curiosity and burn off energy.Chicago Children's Museum
5.0 (9)Up to 2 hours$25.00Included with the All-Inclusive PassTour Chicago Children's Museum's new permanent exhibit: Water City. In the new Water City experience, children of all ages and abilities can determine their own experiments, narratives, sensory experiences, and explorations of the physical properties of water.Water City connects water play and STEM experiences for the next generation of young explorers and their families. The exhibit is in the historic part of Navy Pier called the Head House, in the western 50 ft. tall tower and includes a central water feature with three legs echoing the three branches of the Chicago River, and uniquely Chicago elements such as a lock/dam system, Lake Michigan, and skyscrapers from Chicago’s iconic skyline.As one of the best things to do in Chicago with kids, the Chicago Children's Museum features 15 permanent, kid-friendly exhibits that are included with your pass.With All-Inclusive Pass10% discount in the gift shop - 4
Museum of Illusions Chicago: Mind tricks and photo ops
Cap off your adventure at the Museum of Illusions, where reality gets a playful twist. Explore rooms filled with optical illusions, interactive puzzles, and mind-bending installations. It’s a fun, photo-worthy experience that will have everyone laughing and amazed.Museum of Illusions Chicago
4.4 (41)Up to an hour$41.94Included with the All-Inclusive PassWitness the impossible at the Museum of Illusions. With over 80 immersive rooms and mind-bending exhibits, MOI is all about unbelievable fun! Perfect for children and adults alike, time will fly by as you explore the Museum of Illusion's various rooms and displays. Whether it's contorting natural shapes, or playing with light, these optical illusions will make the impossible, possible!
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