The Chicago Children's Museum is a must for kids of all ages. Located on Navy Pier, the museum offers three floors of interactive exhibits offering plenty of hands-on fun. The main attraction at the museum is without a doubt the three-storey tall replica of a 1850s Schooner. The 'Inventing Lab', 'Waterways' and Dinosaur attractions are also highly popular with the little ones.

Address: 700 East Grand Avenue

Website: www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org

Telephone: (312) 527 1000

Opening times: Open daily 10am-5pm, closes 8pm on Thursdays.

Admission: $12 adults and children over two. Concessions available.