Kids in Chicago

Maggie Daley Park

Popular recreational area with winter ice skating, a climbing wall & playground equipment.

Millennium Park

24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.

Lincoln Park

Expansive outdoor urban refuge containing its own zoo, conservatory, theater, museums & playgrounds.

Jackson Park

540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities.

The Escape Game Chicago

Entertainment spot featuring 5 themed escape rooms with 60-minute challenges, hosting large groups.

The Great Escape Room Chicago

WNDR Museum

Multi-sensory, contemporary installations by artists including Yayoi Kusama.

Navy Pier

Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.

Chicago Riverwalk

Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.

Ping Tom Memorial Park

Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals.

Washington Park

366-acre park with 3 playgrounds, a community pool, a fitness center, sports courts & a lagoon.

Pizzeria Portofino

Chic Italian eatery with a riverfront terrace and patio offering craft pizza, pasta, grilled seafood, and wines.

Burnham (Daniel) Park

Sprawling green space with landscaping, tennis courts, a bike path & many sports fields.

Grant Park

312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.

MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM

Willis Tower

Iconic, 110-story skyscraper featuring expansive views of Chicago from its 103rd-story Skydeck.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.

Puttery

Mario's Italian Lemonade

Long-standing walk-up dessert stand serving a variety of Italian ice flavors during summer months.

Shedd Aquarium

State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.