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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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Show them new worlds

Get hands-on at Chicago museums, where little ones can explore nature, science, and deep sea creatures.

Go for a ride on the Pepsi Wave Swinger at Navy Pier

Explore awesome activities

See a comedy show for kids, meet a penguin, ride a 200-foot Ferris wheel — and that’s just for starters.

Watch your kids climb all the way to the top at Maggie Daley Park

Play outside

Sprawling urban parks, lakefront biking, and speedboat thrill rides. Come out and play in Chicago.

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Make it a family vacation they won't forget with interactive museums, cool events, and thrilling attractions.

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