Kovler Penguin and Seabird House, Chicago(courtesy:www.flickr.com)

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the most wonderful family weekend getaway in Chicago established in 1868. It is located in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois.

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the last free-admission zoos of America. This is a world of wildlife, where animal lovers come to hear lion’s roar echo and to see gorillas climbing trees and rainforests and dry-thorn forests or spacious savannas. There are thousands of animals in the Zoo, that visitors can get to see. The best attraction of this Zoo is Regenstein Center, it is for African Apes. It is one of the best assemblages of gorillas and chimpanzees in the world. Where chimpanzees and giant gorillas eat and play around, you can even touch them.

Lincoln Park Zoo is home to several attractions such as – Regenstein African Journey, McCormick Bear Habitat , McCormick Bird House, Regenstein Birds of Prey Exhibit, Kovler Penguin and Seabird House, Helen Brach Primate House, Antelope & Zebra Area, Farm-in-the-Zoo, The Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo, Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo, Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House, Hope B. McCormick Swan Pond, Flamingo Habitat.

Besides you can go for boat riding on the pond and can visit the Lincoln Park located just outside the zoo. There are many seasonal events held in the park, that you can enjoy as well.

Navy Pier- Landmark of Chicago(courtesy:members.virtualtourist.com)

One of the best places to visit in Chicago is Navy Pier. It is a landmark of Chicago located off the shore of Lake Michigan. Navy Pier is open throughout the year, but the best time to visit this amazing place is summer. It gives number of opportunities to enjoy in summer. There are many seasonal attractions available during summer such as – bi-weekly fireworks, night-time entertainment and stunning outdoor performances. The Beer Garden and Bud Light Stage are great night-life options, since they give live music and libation opportunities to the visitors. Besides many shows and events are also held here.

Navy Pier is home to many recreational areas, great entertainment and exhibit. While on a visit to this wonderland, you will find 50,000-square-foot Chicago Children’s Museum, 440-seat IMAX Theater, exciting restaurants of 40,000 square feet, retail shops and Crystal Gardens, a 32,000-square-foot indoor botanical garden, that offers numerous activities and special receptions for family.

The most popular and exciting attraction of Navy Pier is the 148 ft Ferris Wheel that gives you a chance to view the city from 150 feet up in the air. Apart from this the other attractions that you can enjoy are- a musical carousel, an old-fashioned swing ride and an 18-hole miniature golf course, 1,500-seat Skyline Stage and as it is a starting point for many boat trips, you will find many options to enjoy boating as well.

Navy Pier is one of the most famous family weekend getaway, that people can enjoy in Chicago.