What to do and see in Near North Side, Illinois (IL): The Best Game & Entertainment Centers

Ever dream of flying? Now you can at iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Lincoln Park. Experience the thrill of skydiving without having to jump from a perfectly good airplane - no falling, no parachutes, just you floating on a smooth cushion of air with our professional instructor right next to you. No special skills are needed, just a sense of adventure. iFLY is safe for kids 3 and up, fun for the entire family, and perfect for birthday parties or groups. iFLY is the experience of a lifetime.

The Escape Game is a live 60-minute adventure. You and your team will select a challenge and will have one hour to complete your mission and escape. We offer several unique experiences, all happening in a completely immersive environment. You may be in prison planning an escape, on Mars trying to repair a spaceship or in a museum stealing back a piece of art.

At Pump It Up of Chicago we love entertaining kids! Our Kid's Birthday Parties are 100% private and the best in the industry. The party is just for you in our play areas filled with gigantic inflatables, and our colorful party rooms where your child is treated like royalty. Personalize the party with food, drinks, goodie bags, balloons and more. Leave the work to our friendly, trained staff so you can relax and enjoy a safe, hassle-free party. Book your party today to begin the memory. Or, drop in for Open Jump, Seasonal Events and more.

An experiential pop-up bound only by the limits of your imagination. Inspired by a child’s innate ability to transform their reality into a fantasy world powered by nothing more than their own creativity, Imagination Station is equal parts funtastical playground and imagination jump starter! Come discover a world every kid (and kid-at-heart) wished truly existed. Enter an un-charted playground where you can ride a polka-dotted elephant and spot cheeky, technicolor monkeys. Ignite a brilliant light show with just the beat of a drum. Ride a mythical unicorn blazing across a disco rainbow sky. See human connectivity come to life like an electric spirograph. Share secrets with your bestie via flower blossoms. Explore outer space with a surfing, taco loving dinosaur, and take a selfie inside a ferociously, friendly shark! Bixbee Imagination Station is so much more than just a great photo opp, or fantasy play date. It’s a safari into the imagination. LIMITED TIME ONLY

Lucky Strike Chicago at Streeterville has 18 bowling lanes, 6 ping pong tables, 11 billiard tables, multiple high def screens, 130 deluxe arcade games and a late night kitchen serving up fun cocktails and craveworthy cuisine just blocks from the historic Navy Pier. There’s something for everybody, every night of the week.

The 23,000 square foot Chicago Sports Museum offers a highly interactive experience for visitors to explore the legends and lore of Chicago sports. It combines hi-tech interactive experiences-including skill challenges and simulated experiences-with unique sports memorabilia and an impressive collection of game-used treasures and other artifacts. Admission to the Chicago Sports Museum is complimentary with a purchase at Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch! Admission: $10 for adults 12 and up $6 for children 3 to 11 $6 for seniors Free for children under 3

For the serious golfer, 5i Chicago hosts 12 Full Swing simulators, lessons, practice time, leagues, club storage, shower facilities, and complimentary clubs to use during your booking. For the less-than-serious golfer (and let’s be honest, most of the serious golfers too), 5i Chicago has a full bar, fantastic food menu, ping pong, pool, widescreen TVs, and NFL RedZone.