Chicago Kids Attractions

The windy city may not at first glance seem like a city that caters to the little ones, but children on holiday in Chicago will find there are more than enough attractions and activities to keep them busy.

On clear days, enjoy the panoramic views over the city form atop the iconic Sears Tower, which was renamed the 'Willis Tower' on 16 July 2009, or the Hancock Observatory or enjoy a stroll through Lincoln Park or the Chicago Botanic Gardens on a sunny day. When it's really hot, head off to one of the many indoor playgrounds or even the CoCo Key Water Resort where children can splash around for hours in the massive water park. The Navy Pier is a great place to walk along the docks and enjoy the spectacular views from the Ferris wheel or even a ride on the carousel or the funhouse.

When the wind is blowing and the rain bucketing down, take the kids to the any one of the fascinating and exciting museums Chicago has to offer. With so many attractions on offer and plenty more lurking round every corner, children on holiday in Chicago will be just as enchanted with this city as their parents.

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

Located on Lake Michigan, the Adler is America's first planetarium and is the only museum in the world with two full-size…

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Chicago Botanic Gardens

A great place for families to unwind and relax with a picnic, is the Chicago Botanic Gardens. With plenty of wide-open…

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Chicago Children's Museum

The Chicago Children's Museum is a must for kids of all ages. Located on Navy Pier, the museum offers three floors of…

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Chicago Field Museum

Chicago's wildly popular Field Museum of Natural History in Lake Shore Drive is home to 'Sue', the largest and most complete…

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Hancock Observatory

The John Hancock building is Chicago's third highest skyscraper with a distinctive x-bracing exterior skin, and its Observatory…

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Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park, beginning at North Avenue and following the shore of Lake Michigan northwards for several miles, is Chicago's…

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Millennium Park

Millennium Park is one of Chicago's most popular destinations and is seen by Chicagoans as the crowning glory of their…

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Museum of Science and Industry

The Museum of Science and Industry is by far one of the best attractions for children in Chicago. Featuring an exciting…

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Navy Pier

Situated on the lakefront, Navy Pier has developed into one of the city's main tourist destinations, offering year-round…

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Sears Tower (Willis Tower)

'You haven't seen Chicago until you've seen it from the Skydeck' is what many visitors will hear from locals and other…

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Shedd Aquarium

One of Chicago's best known attractions the Shedd, which opened in 1930, remains the world's largest indoor aquarium.…

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