Will you be traveling to Chicago for business or a short vacation? Do you live in the Chicagoland area but need something to do this weekend? If you do, read on and learn about some nearly free Chicago attractions that you just must see.

There are hundreds of things to do in Chicago. If you have kids or just love animals, why not start with a visit to the zoo. Chicago has two major zoos. There is the Brookfield Zoo west of Chicago and the Lincoln Park Zoo in Northern Chicago. Both are highly acclaimed zoos featuring thousands of animals.

Do you like museums? The Museum of Science and Industry is a must see. It is one of the largest science museums in the western hemisphere. It is an interactive museum with thousands of hands on exhibits for you to experience. Take the kids or become a kid at the Museum of Science.

The Art Institute of Chicago is another must on the list of popular Chicago attractions. They have an extensive collection of art enclosed in a beautiful building in a great location. It is truly a world class museum which house some of the most famous pieces in the world. If you love or even just like art, you must go to this museum.

The last must see that i will talk about is the Sears Tower. From the Skydeck on the Sears Tower, you can see everything that is Chicago. It is a breathtaking view. Until 1996 the 110 story building was the tallest in the world and at 1454 feet tall, it dominates the Chicago skyline. The Skydeck itself is 1353 feet high and is the highest observation point in the city. A must see for sure.

As you can see, there are many things to do in this exciting city. We have only just scratched the surface of what Chicago has to offer. Most of the major attractions are inexpensive proving that you do not have to spend a fortune to have a good time. So visit a few of the attractions and enjoy your visit to Chicago or rediscover your city.

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Hotel short break experts have a simple philosophy - grown ups should be having fun too! It is keeping this belief in mind when they created their innovative “Warner Breaks” which offer adults the very best in live entertainment, leisure activities and luxury accommodation - all at a fantastically competitive price. Its easy to see why people like to come back year after year.

Superbreak has been long synonymous with the short break hotel market and consumers can begin their selection by visiting superbreak Warner breaks and choosing their hotel. Here are just some of the great choices available;

The Bembridge Hotel - Isle of Wight: From the hotel’s glorious secluded vantage point, watch yachts cross the Solent before taking a dip in the sea (depending on the time of year of course!). Back on land, the hotel has 23 acres of beautiful grounds with famous Spanish Gardens that are ideal to explore in the light evenings. The hotel has extensive leisure facilities including a heated indoor pool, sauna steam room and fitness studio - just the thing before a night of fantastic entertainment.

Cricket St Thomas Hotel - Somerset: Star of BBC’s To The Manor Born, this Grade II listed manor house has its own wildlife park with over 600 rare species. Guests can enjoy the grace and beauty of this historic venue, set in the lovely Somerset countryside. Guests can enjoy great entertainment in the purpose built 430 seater venue, with its full-theatre sound and lighting. There is also the opportunity for guests to get active with tennis, archery or fencing.

Superbreak.com, incorporating Theatrebreak.com, is the internet division of Superbreak Mini Holidays Limited, the market leader for short breaks throughout the UK. Superbreak is part of Holidaybreak plc, a publicly quoted leisure company whose share price can be found in most major UK newspapers, or at Holiday break.

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As summer approaches and families are beginning their preparations for traveling - be it to summer camp, national monuments, or grandma’s house, the key is to be prepared. Family trips are often our best memories of our kids’ young years. The laughing, the discovery of new and exciting places, and for some just being away from home and experiencing life in a hotel room. While traveling with children can be enjoyable, any parent can tell you, a long plane or car ride can be challenging with little ones in tow.

In speaking with Penny Cohen, Child Development Specialist and Speech and Language Pathologist, she offered the following tips for traveling with children. Keep this list of tips handy when you start to pack - it will be a great resource and help everyone have a safe and memorable trip.

For happy travel with children:

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