Saturday, March 27, 2010

Chicago NW and W 'burbs with kids

My parents live in Schaumburg and we are visiting July 2-10. We have a 6yr, 5yr and 2.5 yr old. We plan one day at Six Flags and some time at local water slides (Pirate%26#39;s Cove in Elk Grove?). Typically we spend a day sightseeing the city as well. We are looking for some other day trip ideas. Also, to fill in some time any local parks, places of interest, farms, activities, stores, etc, in the NW or Western burbs that don%26#39;t necessarily cost a bunch. What is the most popular beach destination? When I was a kids it was the 1.5-2 hr drive to the Michigan dunes... or somewhere in the Chain of Lakes or southern Wisconsin.



Chicago NW and W 'burbs with kids


Since you%26#39;re already out in the northwest suburbs - www.irm.org might be a good choice.



Chicago NW and W 'burbs with kids


My kids loved Pirate%26#39;s Cove at that age! SIx Flags might be too much for them, a lot of it is big coasters, although there is a kids area too.





Look into Blackberry Farm in Aurora, Morton Arboretum in Lisle (has new children%26#39;s garden and maze), Children%26#39;s Museum in Naperville area. Chicago Parent has a lot more listings and suggestions.

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