Chicago ladies

618mom22boys

We are taking a weekend trip up there in April.  We are staying downtown about 1.5 miles from Shedds.  We are only going to have 2 days to do stuff and one of those days we are going to Shedds.   What should we do for the other day?  I need something that would be fun for both my 21 month old and 10 y/o.  Is the Legoland place neat?  I was also thinking of the Natural History museum.  TIA!

SparkFish

I'd recommend the children's museum on Navy Pier. The Field (Natural history) museum might be a little boring for a 21 month old since there's not a lot of stuff he'd be able to touch. But there's tons of interactive stuff at the Children's Museum, and there's a pretty good mix of stuff for older and younger kids. Navy Pier itself is also kind of fun - it's very tourist-y with lots of vendors selling Chicago t-shirts and stuff like that. You could easily make a day out of it and get lunch there and then go to the museum. 

CEO1197

There is a Children's Museum at Navy Pier, though I've never been there (to the museum part, but the rest of Navy Pier is pretty fun).  I'm not sure where Legoland is....

I think the Field Museum could be fun for both.  You should definitely check out Millennium Park, I think both of your kids will like "the bean" and the Crown fountain (though...not sure if the crown fountain will be on in April...).

ETA:  Hmmm...the Millennium park website says the fountain is on mid-spring to mid-fall--guess it will depend on how late in April you are going and how nice the weather is. 

Shell24

If you do choose to go to the Field Museum there is a section called the Crown Family Playlab that your little one will just love.  However, I'm not sure what your 10 year old is into, but I'd think he'd be a little bored there overall.

He'd probably have a much better time (and the 21 month old would also enjoy it) at the MSI.  So much more interactive and fun!  It's a bit farther down LSD from the museum campus. 

Legoland is out in Schaumburg at the Streets of Woodfield...will you have a car? I haven't been, but friends have taken their kids and really liked it.  I've heard it's pretty cool.  There would be tons of places to eat out there too. 

LucyGoosey81

Ditto the PP's, but also if you have time, check out Science and Industry...they will have a ton of stuff your kids will like, too!  Very interactive!

618mom22boys

Thanks ladies!