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The central feature of this park in the Santa Monica mountains is the 31-room ranch house where Will Rogers lived with his family, offering a glimpse into the life of this beloved entertainer. Visitors can also enjoy the stables, riding arenas, and some great hiking trails for kids in Los Angeles.
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Come to the Children's Museum of NH for their New Year's Eve Celebration. There will be two countdowns and everyone will get a noisemaker and a chance to create their own festive hat. Plus, there will be a photo booth! When it gets closer to countdown time, head toward the glitter ball in the Museum center for the big moment. Online reservations and pre-payment are required.
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The Chicago Water Taxi may be your mode of transportation while going to work, but it can also be fun as a tourist or as part of a Chicago family staycation! It's a great way to quickly (and cheaply) see the sights and architecture that Chicago has alongside the river without taking a formal tour, and it is a fun boat trip for kids. If you're arriving downtown via Metra to either Oglivie or Union Station, just walk a couple of blocks to the river and you've arrived! You can ride the Chicago Water Taxi to Navy Pier, Chinatown, Michigan Ave, or even the Museum Campus.
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Before it was Macy's, it was Marshall Field's. The founder, Marshall Field, was from Chicago, and his flagship department store still stands on State Street today. Inside this historic building, a lot has changed, but the Walnut Room remains true to tradition. This iconic restaurant is located on the 7th floor and was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store. If you are visiting during Chicago's Christmas season, they have an enormous tree in the center of the room - viewable from upstairs in the store, too. Make a whole day of shopping and dining on Chicago's State Street!
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Millennium Park is located on famed Michigan Avenue and within walking distance of several hotels, restaurants, and shopping. It also provides the backdrop for several (often free!) cultural programs, including concerts, exhibitions, awesome outdoor movie nights, and more. Kid-specific attractions include an outdoor ice skating/roller skating ribbon, rock climbing, splash parks, mini golf, Maggie Daley Park playground, and lush gardens where you can run or take a leisurely stroll.
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Navy Pier offers restaurants, entertainment, a children's museum, and a friendly venue for year-round special events. You'll also find a quick swing ride, spinning tea cups, a carousel, a drop tower, and more. The 200-foot Centennial Wheel is available year-round (weather permitting). The enclosed gondolas offer 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. This iconic ride is a 'must-do adventure' for local and tourist families alike.
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See whales, dolphins, sharks, stingrays, jellyfish and more! Many exhibits are play-based, like the Polar Play Zone, where your kiddo can slip into a penguin suit and waddle around! Experience touch tanks, animal chats, dolphin and whale shows, shark feedings, behind-the-scenes tours, sleepover events, youth camps, and more.
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The Museum of Science and Industry is one of the largest science museums in the world. Exhibits focus on the history and future of science and science education, and kids love the interactive exhibits and jaw-dropping experiences geared just for them. It has an amazing model train exhibit, too, that will wow train enthusiast kids (and adults).
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The Bronzeville Children's Museum opened in 1993 as the first and only African-American children's museum in the country. One-hour tours are provided to introduce children to four different subject matters, allowing them to play as they learn. Tours occur every hour on the hour. Learn about African American inventors, STEM leaders, athletes, innovations in medicine, and more. Each exhibit is play-based, with age-appropriate toys and activities to match.
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