Extending some 3,000 feet out into Lake Michigan from downtown Chicago, Navy Pier is a kid haven and can't miss family attraction

 Sharks, dolphins, whales, jellyfish, giant sea turtles, and endless colorful species -- not to mention the building's gorgeous architecture -- make the John G. Shedd Aquarium a feast for the eyes as well as the brain.

 If you think an art museum sounds like it would be too stuffy for kids, think again. Yes, the Art Institute of Chicago houses one of the most impressive collections of art in the world, but it's also filled with exhibits that will excite and fascinate kids,

Kids are fascinated by outer space: the planets, the stars, the galaxies far, far away... and there's no better way to get acquainted with the final frontier than by spending a few hours in a planetarium as good as the Adler.