3 days of Chicago’s best indoor family adventures

Walk through the world of America's favorite musicians, comedians and superstars on the Chicago Theatre Tour Experience.Get ready to go on a journey from the theatre's 1912 beginnings, to its present-day status as a premier entertainment venue. Explore historical and architectural wonders like the grand lobby, the majestic auditorium and more.Walk where the legends walked as you stand on the iconic stage and get a look at artists' signatures from legends like Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton and Dean Martin and truly immerse yourself in the history of this majestic venue.

Explore 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.

Step 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!

Get 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.

Travel 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.

Go 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.

Tour 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.

Witness 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!