Chicago is the perfect place for an all-ages adventure, where you can scale an outdoor rock wall, cruise along the lake, or tour an underground coal mine. Here’s everything you need to plan your family-friendly trip to Chicago.
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Family fun
Show them new worlds
Get hands-on at Chicago museums, where little ones can explore nature, science, and deep sea creatures.
Explore awesome activities
See a comedy show for kids, meet a penguin, ride a 200-foot Ferris wheel — and that’s just for starters.
Play outside
Sprawling urban parks, lakefront biking, and speedboat thrill rides. Come out and play in Chicago.
Rock climb at Maggie Daley Park
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Make it a family vacation they won't forget with interactive museums, cool events, and thrilling attractions.
Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood; photo by Kathleen Hinkel
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