ESPN Zone Chicago
The ESPN Zone is a sports-themed restaurant located just north of the Loop that offers games and activities along with the full ESPN experience. One game in particular is the Mocap Golf simulator that is popular among all age groups. Kids and adults can hook up to the simulator and take a normal swing, and the simulator translates the power, ball flight and accuracy onto the screen. Even if the weather is dreadful outside, you can still play a gorgeous course in perfect weather without having to travel anywhere. Plus, the cost of the game is a fraction of the cost of an actual round.
ESPN Zone Chicago
43 E Ohio Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 644-3776
Douglas Park Miniature Golf
Miniature golf is a fun, easy activity for people of all ages. Douglas Park offers a family-friendly environment with a three-hole learning course, an 18-hole mini golf course, hitting nets and a putting green. In addition, Douglas Park is a spacious park on the south side of Chicago with a pond, lagoon and plenty of open space. Better yet, Douglas Park is free for everyone. So bring the family out for hours of free fun.
Douglas Park Miniature Golf
1401 S Sacramento Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60623
(773) 762-2842
Lincoln Park Zoo
A trip to the zoo with kids is a great way to get outside, entertain the kids and for everyone to learn something new. Located on Lake Michigan on the north side of Chicago, Lincoln Park Zoo covers 35 acres and has more than 1,200 animals. Go to the primate house and see all of the apes and monkeys running around or to the lion house and see the majestic lions lounging in the sun. The best part of all is that admission is free for everyone. Not a bad way to spend the afternoon and keep your wallet in your pocket.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois 60614
(312) 742-2000
About The Author
Sean Quinn is a writer and editor based in New York City. He has spent the last decade covering major sporting events from the NFL playoffs to the U.S. Open. He has written for the Kansas City Star and ESPN, among others. He is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
