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Chicago History Museum, Chicago

Address 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL Map, Tel 312-642-4600 Call, Website

Where else can you make your mom into a hot dog, complete with condiments? (See picture at Minnemom.) The "Sensing Chicago" area was a hit with the kids.

They also liked the streetcar and train engine that they could climb on. There are lots of interactive things for kids to do here.