By Carl Pruit
The Chicago skyline.
is a very exciting and vibrant town with its historic sites as well as the daily activity that surrounds the city. There are many things to explore, especially for teens who are looking for something fun to do in town. With activities ranging from scientific museums to sports stadiums, there is plenty to keep a teenager busy in Chicago.
Adler Planetarium
Explore the world of space when you visit the Adler planetarium in downtown Chicago. With everything from viewing space through real telescopes to learning about the Apollo 11 mission, there is much to see here. Take a walk through space using cyberspace technology and see the stars of the milky way up close. View the actual rocks that were brought back from the moon and artifacts from other explorations. You will want to come back again and again to the Adler Planetarium.
Adler Planetarium
1300 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
312-922-STAR
adlerplanetarium.org
Enchanted Castle
Visit the largest entertainment center in Chicago when you enter the Enchanted Castle. But don't let the name fool you because this is an amusement park that has something for everyone. Whether you are into miniature golf, laser tag, go-karts, arcades or any of the dozens of events here in the castle, you are sure to have a good time. The Enchanted castle also features a great restaurant to satisfy those cravings when you get hungry, and this is no grown up restaurant. It features everything that kids like from pizza and hamburgers to tacos and grilled cheese sandwiches. You could spend the entire day here or come back again for more adventures.
Enchanted Castle
1103 S. Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
630-953-7860
enchanted.com
Wrigley Field
Take in a right of passage when you visit the stadium that has been the home to the Chicago Cubs since 1916. This is the place where people from your parents and even grandparents generation would come and watch their favorite baseball players. History has been made in this ballpark time and time again, from the famous "called shot" home run by Babe Ruth to the Chicago Cubs legendary announcer Harry Caray. You can take a guided tour of the historic ballpark and learn about all the stories that it has to tell by experienced tour guides. Wrigley Field is one of the oldest ballparks in the country and this is your opportunity to visit a part of the sports legendary fields.
Wrigley Field
847-228-2416
chicago.cubs.mlb.com
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About the Author:
Carl Pruit has been a freelance writer since 2005, specializing in service journalism and travel. His work has appeared on various websites. Born and raised in California, Pruit attended Contra Costa Community College in San Pablo, Calif. and received an associate degree in the administration of justice.
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