The Lincoln Park Zoo is free for visitors and has many child friendly exhibits! The entrance by Cafe Bauer has a spectacular view of downtown Chicago. I volunteered in their conservation research lab during the summer of 2019.
See where all of Chris's research (and frustration) happens! Fermilab offers tours to the public, and even when there are not tours scheduled, visitors can explore Wilson Hall to learn the basics of particle physics, hang out at the User Center, or see the Buffalo grazing on campus.
Solemn Oath is one of the best breweries in the Chicago area, bar none. It can even keep pace with some Colorado breweries.
Located near Fermilab, this brewery offers inventive beers that are occassionally fermilab inspired.
Devon Avenue's "Desi Street," also known as little India, hosts Pakistani and Indian restaurants, stores, and markets. It is home to one of the oldest and largest South Asian communities in North America and has some of the best food in Chicago.