Adler Planetarium is located right by the Shedd Aquarium, so we knew right where to go.
Over half of the second story is geared for toddlers called, "Planet Explorers." Most of our time was spent here learning to be astronauts.
Checking out the moon.
She was even able to dress up as an astronaut!
Her pack was a little heavy, but she managed to stay upright!
Here she and Steve are getting ready for take-off!
She said she liked it, but I'm not quite convinced...
Amaya did like driving the rocket... anything with buttons!
Going down this slide was one of her favorite things to do at the Planetarium.
And explore in the tunnels with Daddy... fortunately, no one was claustrophobic.
Our little astronaut walking on the moon.
This was called an X-Mover - the kids could drive it and pick up moon rocks, etc.
Amaya tried to drive it, but it was pretty hard and she ended up at a dead end.
Steve and my favorite part was walking through space. Amaya liked it too, but she was a little afraid to walk through it by herself, so Steve carried her through it.
There was a dark room with grab bars along it and it was covered with stars - above us, below us, all around us! It really was like we were walking in space. My camera flash gives you a little idea what it looks like - mirrored walls with tiny lights.
Space Suit
The Space Toilet
Steve checking it out...
Amaya's turn!
In line waiting for the Big Bird show...
In the planetarium just as the show started... She was AMAZED!
Planets...
and more planets.
Another view of the planetarium...
A view of Shedd Aquarium...
Chicago Skyline... absolutely beautiful!