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10 best indoor places to play in Chicago
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Winter is getting closer and frolicking at the park for hours is no longer an option. Luckily Chicago is home to a robust variety of indoor spots where kids can play and parents can retain their sanity-and their clean homes. Here are 10 of our favorites from 2012:
Linda Marsicano
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Jump!Zone
With locations in Niles, Schaumburg, Buffalo Grove and Chicago Ridge, this is the place to help kids sleep well at bedtime. The themed inflatables-from Dora to superheroes to princesses-will find a fan in every child. Areas for toddlers ensure tots don't get trampled.
