Chicago, IL
| Original Air Date: September 13, 2010 WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE |
The Windy CityChicago is a Midwest favorite for our family! Parents met here, Erin had her first shopping spree here, and we come at least once a year to get popcorn and burgers! We love Chicago so it made sense for it to be the location for the first episode of Kiddin’ Around USA. But, even after the many trips we have taken to Chicago, we still find new things about the city each time we visit. With this episode we try to tell you about some classic favorites as well as new finds! |
Chicago Fun Facts Est: 1833 Nickname: Windy City Population: 2,850,500 Size: 3rd largest in US - Chicago has 552 parks - Home to Cracker Jacks - Route 66 begins here - Was burnt down in 1871 - 7,300+ restaurants - Oldest public zoo |
| Our Stops in Chicago: Money Museum of Chicago Augustino’s Sears Tower Shedd Aquarium Chicago Trolley Company Tall Ship Windy Wishbone Restaurant Lincoln Park Zoo Old Town |
Tastin’ ChicagoChicago is a food-lovers paradise. The city is filled with locally owned and operated restaurants, cafes and markets. Here are some of our choices for family friendly fun food stops for kids! (Read More) Goin’ On A BudgetChicago may not be cheap, but there are plenty of places to take your kids on a budget. Here are some ideas for saving money and having a great visit in Chicago at the same time! (Read More) |
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Crazy Chicago LawsIn Chicago it is illegal to fish in one’s pajamas. In Chicago it is illegal to take a French poodle to the opera. Flying kites within Chicago city limits is forbidden by law. Chicago city law gives police the right to arrest anyone who does not carry a minimum of one dollar in his/her person for vagrancy. In Chicago it is a criminal offense for anyone except a police officer to use a slingshot. It is illegal in Illinois for a human being to give a lighted cigar to a cat, a dog, or any other domesticated animal kept as a pet. In Chicago it is illegal to eat in a place that is on fire. |
