Exploring Chicago with kids From the giant Viacom store on Michigan Avenue to the museums along the lakefront, Chicago has lots to offer families who tag along on your business trip. Eating is fun too with ample offerings of Chicago style pizza or pork chops at Gene & Georgetti. To take advantage of low airfares, check into flights that arrive and depart from Midway. • Where to Stay • What to See • Where to Eat Where to stay Doubletree 1-800-223-TREE or 312-664-1100 Each unit at the Doubletree has two rooms, mini-kitchen and complimentary cook to order breakfast. Rates are $169-$350. Disney Guest Package, which includes your suite and 4 tickets to Disney Quest an indoor interactive theme park is great for families with young children. This package usually runs at $219-$295/night. Things to Do with The Kids in Chicago Chicago Children's Museum 600 East Grand Avenue 1-312-527-1000 Open: Tuesday-Sunday Admission: Admission is $6.50/person. Free admission every Thursday from 5pm to 8pm for Free Family Night. Fun and educational exhibits for children. Hands-on art studio, kid-size neighborhood, science and activity filled exhibits. Three floors of kids activities. Website: http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org/ Mercury Chicago Skyline Sightseeing Cruise 600 East Grand Avenue-Navy Pier-south side of bridge 312-332-1353 Admission is $14.00 adults and $7.00 for kids. Cruise the waterway and see the sights. Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 N Cannon Drive 312-742-7695 Open daily-free admission Features: Over 1,000 animals including a seal pool, koala condo and a farm in the zoo. Located in a beautiful park setting. Website: http://www.lpzoo.com/ Sears Tower 233 S Wacker Drive Open daily 312-875-9696 Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere offers amazing view from 103rd floor sky deck. Admission is charged for sky deck viewing so make sure it's a clear day! Where to Eat Michael Jordon's Restaurant 500 N LaSalle Street 312-644-DUNK Great for kids of all ages More information Chicago office of tourism (Chicago Cultural Center) 78 East Washington Street 32-744-2400 or 800-487-2446 -Compiled by Lisa Bailey