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9 Best indoor play places in Chicago
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We Chicagoans have to put up with a lot. Freezing spring days, rainy summer days, windy fall days and let's not even talk about winter. Thankfully, there are loads of indoor playgrounds throughout the city for those times when a day at the park just won't cut it.
We visited every single one with a 17-month-old girl so you could simply use our guide to figure out the best one for your itty bitty.
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Family Grounds Cafe
Cost: $10.95 per child, $5.95 per sibling during open play
Deals: You can buy a monthly pass for $44 per child and $25 per sibling.
Best for: Toddlers. Nearly all the toys and activities are geared toward the under-3 set.
Special activities: Live music included in the fee during Tuesday-Friday morning open play time; birthday parties.
Children will love: Life-sized doll houses. These two houses change their theme seasonally-and a few children plus a parent or two can fit inside. For a few months, one of the houses was a pet shop. It turned into a flower shop just in time for spring.
Mommies will love: The coffee bar and two people always on the floor to help break up fights and read to your child.
What about the suburbs?By Sue Sklansky on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 The Family Room in Evanston is THE best play place in the suburbs, and you have access to expert child development staff. |
Indoor places list
By Violet on Monday, February 07, 2011
I like this! There were a couple I hadnt heard of before. Also someone in the comments mentioned "The Family Room" in Evanston...