Best slides in the Chicago area

The Musical Slide at Chicago Children�s Museum chimes when kids go over mega, piano-like keys. Navy Pier, 700 E Grand Ave (312-527-1000, chicagochildrensmuseum.org).

Jump Zone, Niles

Jump Zone, Niles

Jump Zone, Niles

Jump Zone, Niles

Kids can emerge from the belly of the 28-foot inflatable crocodile via two slides at Jump Zone 6374 W Howard St, Niles (847-213-9260, jumpzoneparty.com).

Slides resemble massive tree roots at the Children�s Garden at Morton Arboretum4100 Illinois 53, Lisle (630-968-0074, mortonarb.org).

Morton Arboretum slide in the Children's Garden

Morton Arboretum slide in the Children's Garden

Pioneer Park, Morton Grove

Pioneer Park, Morton Grove

Raging Waves

Great America�s Mega Wedgie is five stories high, 83 feet wide and likely to live up to its name when it propels you at speeds up to 40mph.Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Pkwy, Gurnee (847-249-1776, sixflags.com/greatamerica).