My daughter and I visited Chicago for her birthday this year (in March, BRRR!), and to be honest we just kind of wandered around because we were completely clueless as to where to go and what to see. I had researched it online before we hit the road, but there were varying reviews of everything, so we just kind of picked things at random and went for it.
If I had a book like 1,000 Places to See Before You Die before I went on my trip (or even the App!), I think it would’ve been much more organized! I’m heading back in July, and have put these places on my list of must-sees. We did get to see Millenium Park, but it’s so awesome I’m going back!
Art Institute of Chicago
Why it’s a must see: Amazing collection of paintings and masterpieces. Plus a roof-top terrace with views of the Chicago Skyline.
How to get more information: www.artinstitutechicago.org / 312-443-3600
Chicago Architecture Tour
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Why it’s a must see: After the Great Fire of 1871, Chicago had to rebuild, and rebuild it did! The architecture in Chicago is like no place else on Earth. It’s simply breathtaking. Guided walking and bus tours – plus a boat tour from May through November.
How to get more information: www.architecture.org / 312-922-3432
Museum of Science and Industry
Why it’s a must see: Lots of hands-on fun! Tour an authentic WWII German submarine, explore a coal mine, and more. This is great for kids and adults alike.
How to get more information: www.msichicago.org / 773-684-1414
Millenium Park
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Why it’s a must see: The Cloud Gate AKA The “BEAN”! Plus, free concerts from June to August – and a free ice skating rink November through March.
How to get more information: www.millenniumpark.org / 312-742-2963
Travel Beyond Chicago
If you have your sights set a little farther than Chicago, check out this video of the Li River in China.
Win it!
THREE Slap Dash Mom readers will win a copy of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die!! Giveaway ends 6/22.
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Jill - I would go to Africa or Alaska to explore the natural beauty!
Johannah - I’d like to go back to Scotland or to try France — or may Italy!
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Candice Hull - If I had to choose one, it would be Australia. But, my dream is to see all 7 natural wonders of the world.
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Sarah Hirsch - so many places i want to go!! one is the galapagos islands
Suzanne K - Italy
Susan Smith - I want to visit Italy
Heather Turner - tibet
James Kennedy - I’d like to go to Vancouver!
Mary Becker - Bali. Definitely, Bali. …or maybe Fiji. Yeah, Fiji. Gonna go to Fiji. No, Bali…
Kristin Gilbert - Hawaii
Nikki Brown - My fiance and I would love to go to London, and possibly Australia! :-)
Sara Logan - I would go to Bali
Arthur Caudill - I think that I would go to the Virgin Islands.
Meg Tucker - I’ve always had it my head that I’d like to go to Italy…..Don’t even know why because I’m Irish and German!!!! :)
Melody - Ireland. I’ve always wanted to go there since I first saw pictures!
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barbara Tryon - I would love to go to Hawaii
joni - Australia
Julie Stevens - Seychelles :) I’m hoping to make it there for my 20th anniversary!
Erin Cash - If I could go anywhere I would go to Scotland.
CRYSTAL - Ireland!
amy mollozzi - Italy
trishden - Hello, I ‘ve been wanting to go to Machu Pichu. Thanks for a great giveaway!
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Teresa Young - Galapagos Islands
Mandi M - i want to visit the ruins in athens greece
Rebecca Prete - We would love to go to Italy to explore our roots.
Aaiza - Ireland!I am fascinated by all that greenery
Nichole Bentley - I think Hawaii!!
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Elizabeth Towns - Is this my second comment? lol. I want to go so many places, but I have a great desire to go to China. I have always wanted to go there. Next year, I have plans to visit Turks & Caicos. I would love to visit all of the United States. And ultimately, I plan to visit Africa.
Susana H. - I would go to Colombia and visit all the beautiful places out there.
cara - I would go to Sweden!
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OneUniqueQueen - I want to visit so many places. But if I were to choose one to start off with I’d say the Virgin Islands
Emily N - i would go to Italy.
Andi Lyon - I want to go anywhere
409cope - I would go to the Galapagos Islands.
Amber - I would love to go to Egypt!
ellen - India!
Charlotte Winters - I want to go to Hawaii.
Maryann - I would love to go back to Norway
brandy g. - I would love to go to Venice, Italy.
Krys R - I would love to spend some time in Italy.
amanda - Considering that I have a major fear of large bodies of water and won’t get on a plane. I’d say I am limited in choices. Lol! I would someday like to visit Alaska.
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Diane N - Philzendia - If I could go anywhere in the world, I would go to Australia!
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Chevelle Sopkin - Belize… to see the butterflies! <3
Diane F - Italy or Society Islands (Tahiti).
Sherry Compton - Australia…beautiful coral reefs and beaches
Sarah B. - Scotland :-)
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Erica L. - Ireland
Tamar - beaches of fiji.
shawna - I would love to go to Ireland.
Chel Pay - I would love to visit the UK, Australia or Italy! One day I hope to make that happen. :)
Lesley F - I would love to go to Australia
jade rahl - stonehenge during the longest night of the year for the druid festival
Julie Wood - I want to go to Turks and Caicos!
angela adelman - I would like to go to Alaska in honor of my Aunt Diane. That is one place she always wanted to go but never go to. Unfotunately she is gone now but if I went it would be in her honor
christi baham willie - Italy for sure…..
melissa holske - Australia would be my dream vacation
Lana Bradstream - I want to see Scotland.
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April - Mom: a tour of Europe. Dad: Tibet and New Zealand. Jack: Chuckie Cheese.
Wendi Scharrer - Australia
Lucy Schwartz - At first , I thought that Tahiti would be a great place to visit…and it would be , but I would like to see Croatia before I die. Thereis where my grandparents came from.
Miz Vickik - Hawaii!
David Basile - African safari
Tina Scully - Ireland!
IRENE CYPHER - Egypt to see the pyramids.
Terri Betz - Jamaica! Sun and sand! :)
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Jason - I would love to go to Antarctica
Lisa Hollis - Ireland…………..to see the blarney Stone since my husband says I’m so full of it!
Jennifer M - I’d like to see the Greek Isles.
Daniel M - always wanted to see rome
Karen - I would go to Rio. Thanks for the giveaway.
christal c - I would go to paris or Greece
Britt Brill - I would visit Maine… Not sure where, but have Lways wanted to since reading Sarah, Plain and Tall
Ed Nemmers - Kauai!
John - I would go to alaska.
James Coyne - Hawaii
Sheila Foley - Ireland with my son.
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Jeri B - Ireland :)
trisha mckee - I would go to Ireland!
Gianna - Australia.
Beth - African Safari
Heather R - Italy
DanV - I’d go to New Zealand
Melissa Shirley - London
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nannette dayton - greece
Ashley Hurtt - I want to go to Seoul, South Korea, Tokyo, Japan or London, England.
Lorayne Gothard - might seem simple but Hawaii is where I want to go
Jane H - I would love to travel to Australia. It has always been a fantasy of mine. Thank you for the opportunity to win this book of wonderful ideas.
Lisa - I’d go to italy
Marissa - I would go to Italy and France!
Buddy Garrett - I would go to Tahiti.
shirley zolenski - Australia anytime.
AEKZ2 - I’d like to go to Japan
Charles - If I could go anywhere in the world I would love to go to Bora Bora.
Fiona N - I would love to go to Paris and New York :-)
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Elizabeth - Italy.
Alexandra Roach - San Sebastian, Spain. Great beaches!
Corey Olomon - The pyramids of Egypt
Patti Martin - I’m from NW IN and used to live less than an hour from Good ol’ Chi-town!
Suggestions for your next visit:
Sear tower
John Hancock building
Navy pier(Bring LOTS of quarters!)
Lincoln park zoo
Museum of Natural History(Rawr! Dinosaurs and mummys and more cool stuff oh my!!!)
Shedd Aquarium
Glad y’all had fun!!!