Chicago for Kids | Children's Programs | The Avenue Hotel, Chicago, IL

Mom and dad have a list of things they want to see and do in Chicago but what about Chicago for kids? Need some suggestions? There is so much to see and do in the Chicago here are a couple of children’s programs:

TOP 10 things to do if you’re a boy: ESPN Zone Top of the Sears Tower Boat Tour Dave and Busters Rain Forest Cafe Sporting event – Chicago is home to the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox’s, Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Blackhawk’s and the Chicago Fire Disney Store Lego Store Lucky Strike Lane Behind the scene tour of The Ave		TOP 10 things to do if you’re a girl: American Girl Place Disney Store Build A Bear Workshop Navy Pier Ferris Wheel River Cruise Carriage Ride Children’s Museum at Navy Pier See an award winning Theatrical Play Lunch at the Signature Room on the 95th floor Behind the Scene tour of The Ave
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Want to see how the hotel operates? Join us for a behind the scene tour. Get a quick glimpse of the reservation department, housekeeping, laundry, meeting space and the Kitchen. Back of the house tours conducted daily at 2:00pm last between 20-30 minutes but don’t leave the tour early - Chef Quezada always has something special waiting at the end of the tour. Dial our concierge at extension 4408 from your guestroom phone to reserve your spot!

Whose famous cow started the great Chicago Fire?
Which river in Chicago is turned green every year on St. Patrick’s Day?
Finish the Lyrics to the Cub’s famous seventh inning stretch song:
Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowds, buy me some peanuts and cracker jack, I don’t care if we ever get back for its root, root, root for the Cubbies, if they don’t win it’s a shame, for it one ____ ______ ______ ____ your out at the old ballgame.
Name three of the six Chicago sports teams
The tallest building in America is here in Chicago – Is it the Sears Tower or John Hancock Center
“Bueller? Bueller? Has anyone seen Mr. Bueller?” This famous movie about a high school student that was always playing hookie from school was filmed here in Chicago – What is the name of the movie?
Built in 1930, 20 railroad tank cars made eight round trips between Key West Florida and Chicago to deliver 1 million gallons of seawater for the marine exhibits. Today with the addition of the Oceanarium and the Wild Reef this aquarium continues to be one of the hottest destinations in town. The name of the aquarium is?
Robert Johnson, a legendary blues guitarist helped strengthen the Blues phenomenon in Chicago with his famous song “_____ Home Chicago”
This 150 foot high Ferris wheel is open-year round and is great for kids of all ages. Modeled after the very first Ferris wheel built for Chicago’s 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, this Ferris wheel provides unparalleled views of the Chicago skyline and water front. You can find the Ferris wheel at ____________
The Magnificent Mile is located on one of the most famous Avenues in the world. 3.3 million square feet of exclusive shops, boutiques and specialty stores, fine restaurants and bars all located on in a one mile stretch of _____ Avenue.

Finished? – Bring your Discovery quiz to the concierge for Chicago souvenir*
*One souvenir available per registered hotel guest.