Family with kids · Chicago
Things to do with kids in Chicago
Family-friendly Chicago — parks, museums, indoor play and the restaurants that actually welcome kids.
Curated by localsFrequently added to plans
Top spots in Chicago
North Avenue Beach
FamilyLincoln Park
Boathouse-shaped beach pavilion and skyline-backed swims.
Art Institute of Chicago
CultureGrant Park
American Gothic, Nighthawks and one of the world's great impressionist collections.
Millennium Park
OutdoorsLoop
Anish Kapoor's Bean (Cloud Gate), free concerts at Pritzker Pavilion.
Where to eat
Alinea
$$$$Modernist tasting · Lincoln Park
Grant Achatz's three-star theater on a plate.
Pequod's Pizza
$$Deep-dish · Lincoln Park
Caramelized cheese crust — the locals' deep-dish pick.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Millennium Park, Chicago Riverwalk, Art Institute of Chicago. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Chicago and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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