Originally Posted by
nerd
When I was a young nerd (12 years old?), my first time in Chicago was on a similar layover. Went up the Sears Tower, had lunch at the Berghoff, and walked through Marshall Fields (now Macy's). It was a fun time.
I just read today that the Sears Tower is opening this week an all glass viewing deck, including a glass floor, suspended outside the building. I suspect the kids would find that pretty cool. Admission seems to be about 10 bucks for kids, 15 bucks for adults. I wonder if there are any discounts. I know the Sears Tower is very close to the station.