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Chicago with kids

Places with enough interest, movement or spectacle to work for the whole family, not just the adults who planned the trip.

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43 places worth your time

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  1. Starved Rock State Park (day-trip)01Starved Rock State Park (day-trip) · destinationStarved Rock State Park (day-trip)With kids, Starved Rock State Park (day-trip) is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  2. Lakefront Trail02Lincoln Park · experienceLakefront TrailWith kids, Lakefront Trail is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  3. Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (The Bean)03The Loop · attractionMillennium Park & Cloud Gate (The Bean)With kids, Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (The Bean) is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  4. Garfield Park Conservatory04East Garfield Park · attractionGarfield Park ConservatoryWith kids, Garfield Park Conservatory is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  5. Chinatown05Chinatown · neighborhoodChinatownWith kids, Chinatown is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  6. Museum Campus06Museum Campus · attractionMuseum CampusWith kids, Museum Campus is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  7. Field Museum07Museum Campus · attractionField MuseumWith kids, Field Museum is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  8. Willis Tower Skydeck08The Loop · attractionWillis Tower SkydeckWith kids, Willis Tower Skydeck is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  9. Smoque BBQ09Chicago · restaurantSmoque BBQWith kids, Smoque BBQ is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  10. Pequod's Pizza10Chicago · restaurantPequod's PizzaWith kids, Pequod's Pizza is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  11. Adler Planetarium11Museum Campus · attractionAdler PlanetariumWith kids, Adler Planetarium is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  12. Indiana Dunes (day-trip)12Indiana Dunes (day-trip) · destinationIndiana Dunes (day-trip)With kids, Indiana Dunes (day-trip) is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  13. Museum of Science & Industry13Hyde Park · attractionMuseum of Science & IndustryWith kids, Museum of Science & Industry is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  14. The Loop & the 'L'14The Loop · neighborhoodThe Loop & the 'L'With kids, The Loop & the 'L' is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  15. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria15Chicago · restaurantLou Malnati's PizzeriaWith kids, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  16. Shedd Aquarium16Museum Campus · attractionShedd AquariumWith kids, Shedd Aquarium is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  17. Deep-Dish Pizza Crawl17The Loop · experienceDeep-Dish Pizza CrawlWith kids, Deep-Dish Pizza Crawl is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  18. Lincoln Park18Lincoln Park · attractionLincoln ParkWith kids, Lincoln Park is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  19. North Avenue Beach19Lincoln Park · attractionNorth Avenue BeachWith kids, North Avenue Beach is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  20. The Walnut Room20Chicago · restaurantThe Walnut RoomWith kids, The Walnut Room is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  21. Lincoln Park Zoo21Lincoln Park · attractionLincoln Park ZooWith kids, Lincoln Park Zoo is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  22. Christkindlmarket22The Loop · experienceChristkindlmarketWith kids, Christkindlmarket is an easy yes.Read the verdict
  23. Grant Park23The Loop · attractionGrant ParkWith kids, Grant Park needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  24. Buckingham Fountain24Grant Park · attractionBuckingham FountainWith kids, Buckingham Fountain needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  25. Tilt at 360 Chicago25Streeterville · experienceTilt at 360 ChicagoWith kids, Tilt at 360 Chicago needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  26. The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail)26Wicker Park / Bucktown · experienceThe 606 (Bloomingdale Trail)With kids, The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail) needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  27. 360 Chicago (Hancock)27Streeterville · attraction360 Chicago (Hancock)With kids, 360 Chicago (Hancock) needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  28. Chicago Riverwalk28The Loop · attractionChicago RiverwalkWith kids, Chicago Riverwalk needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  29. Pilsen Murals & 18th Street29Pilsen · neighborhoodPilsen Murals & 18th StreetWith kids, Pilsen Murals & 18th Street needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  30. Hyde Park30Hyde Park · neighborhoodHyde ParkWith kids, Hyde Park needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  31. Wrigleyville31Wrigleyville · neighborhoodWrigleyvilleWith kids, Wrigleyville needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  32. Old Town32Old Town · neighborhoodOld TownWith kids, Old Town needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  33. Chicago Cultural Center33The Loop · attractionChicago Cultural CenterWith kids, Chicago Cultural Center needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  34. Girl & the Goat34Chicago · restaurantGirl & the GoatWith kids, Girl & the Goat needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  35. Au Cheval35Chicago · restaurantAu ChevalWith kids, Au Cheval needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  36. The Publican36Chicago · restaurantThe PublicanWith kids, The Publican needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  37. Monteverde37Chicago · restaurantMonteverdeWith kids, Monteverde needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  38. The Peninsula Chicago38Chicago · hotelThe Peninsula ChicagoWith kids, The Peninsula Chicago needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  39. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago39Chicago · hotelFour Seasons Hotel ChicagoWith kids, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  40. The Langham, Chicago40Chicago · hotelThe Langham, ChicagoWith kids, The Langham, Chicago needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  41. Chicago Athletic Association Hotel41Chicago · hotelChicago Athletic Association HotelWith kids, Chicago Athletic Association Hotel needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  42. Maggie Daley Park42The Loop · attractionMaggie Daley ParkWith kids, Maggie Daley Park needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict
  43. Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon (winter)43The Loop · experienceMaggie Daley Skating Ribbon (winter)With kids, Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon (winter) needs the right timing and tolerance.Read the verdict