Bo loves all things that move. Airplanes, trains, buses, cars, helicopters, the Red Line, and so much more. I'm sure I'll get in trouble for everything else that I missed. Last week, we missed the Air and Water show and Bo was really bummed to not see them up close and in person. That got me thinking, where can we go watch airplanes land!
On this Fun and Free Friday, let's go to a Regional Airport. Our kids LOVE airplanes. They actually love anything that goes. Regional Airports are a great place to entertain our kids as they watch planes take off for and land. It's mesmerizing to watch! Sometimes there are playgrounds to play on or restaurants. We've loved our time at the Lunken Airport in Cincinnati. I've had visiting the Schaumburg Airport on our list for the longest time. They have the most adorable restaurant called Pilot Pete's that looks to be more than a good time.
There are Regional Airports all around us, we often don't realize it. When I looked for one around us in Chicago, I found multiple options. I actually even found out that O'Hare Airport has a viewing place. Bring some snacks or a picnic lunch and you have a day made out of it.
If your kids aren't even into airplanes, they will still love this experience. I bet you could even sit at a train station or a harbor or outside a construction site.
If you are in the Chicago area, here are some regional airports:
- Schaumburg Airport
- Waukegan National Airport
- Chicago Executive Airport
- Milwaukee International Airport
- DeKalb Airport
- Hinckley Airport (They have mostly gliders!)
- Rochelle Municipal Airport (Chicagoland Skydiving Center is here)
When I went to look up places around Chicago, interestingly enough, this Wikipedia page has the best information about Airport Viewing areas.
What ideas do you have that your transportation loving kids enjoy?
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