Written by a parent for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has hundreds of ideas to keep the kids entertained for an hour, a day, or a weekend! Fun with the Family Illinois leads the way to amusement parks, historical attractions, children's museums, wildlife habitats, festivals, parks, and much more. The whole family will enjoy . . . Taking in a panoramic view from the observatory on the 95th floor of Chicago's John Hancock Center.Seeing stars at the Staerkel Planetarium in Champaign. Feasting on dinner while watching colorfully clad knights, on real horses, put on a show at Medieval Times in Schaumburg.Braving the 45-foot Shark Slide at Raging Rivers Water Park in Grafton.