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The Most Family-Friendly Spots in Chicago

The Most Family-Friendly Spots in Chicago

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Created by Foursquare City Guide • Updated On: May 20, 2015

Pack the stroller and head to the city! Whether you have a family of eight or you're just a kid at heart, here's our list of the most family-friendly places in Chicago.

The LEGO Store is one of The Most Family-Friendly Spots in Chicago.

1. The LEGO Store

8.7
835 N Michigan Ave Ste 3000 (at Water Tower Place), Chicago, IL
Toy Store · Streeterville · 36 tips and reviews

La'Keisha G.La'Keisha Gray-Sewell: Bring kids of all ages, some of the games are up to age 16+. Also computer games. Good way to spend family time learning and having fun!

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is one of The Most Family-Friendly Spots in Chicago.

2. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

9.1
2430 N Cannon Dr (at Fullerton Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · Lincoln Park · 37 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Kids under 3 are always free. Get in free on Thursdays (donations are encouraged but not necessary). Explore the relationship between people and nature here. Read more.

Medici on 57th is one of The Most Family-Friendly Spots in Chicago.

3. Medici on 57th

8.8
1327 E 57th St (btwn S Kimbark Ave & S Kenwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Hyde Park · 111 tips and reviews

Jasmine D.Jasmine Davila: Save room for dessert (huge sundaes!), or at least a float or a milkshake. The Mexicana milkshake is especially delicious.

India House Restaurant is one of The Most Family-Friendly Spots in Chicago.

4. India House Restaurant

8.0
59 W Grand Ave (btwn N Clark St & N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · Near North Side · 92 tips and reviews

Joshua K.Joshua Karp: Go to India House for the weekend buffet; it's wonderful, inexpensive, and kid friendly... very nice lunch experience...

The Original Rainbow Cone is one of The Most Family-Friendly Spots in Chicago.

5. The Original Rainbow Cone

9.3
9233 S Western Ave (at 92nd Pl), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Beverly · 51 tips and reviews

Time Out Chicago KidsTime Out Chicago Kids: The Bubble Gum cone is a rite of passage for under-12s. Read more.

McKinley Park is one of The Most Family-Friendly Spots in Chicago.

6. McKinley Park

8.0
2210 W Pershing Rd (btwn S. Damen Ave. and S. Western Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Park · McKinley Park · 11 tips and reviews

Desiray V.Desiray Villagrana: My daughter takes gymnastics classes there on Saturdays. Supper fun for toddlers.

Italian Village is one of The Most Family-Friendly Spots in Chicago.

7. Italian Village

8.1
71 W Monroe St (btwn Dearborn St & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 86 tips and reviews

Amy J.Amy J: There is nothing that isn't amazing about this restaurant. Love the culture, atmosphere, service, and exquisite food. It's my family's favorite restaurant in the entire city.

Eggy's is one of The Most Family-Friendly Spots in Chicago.

8. Eggy's

8.2
333 E Benton Pl (Inside Village Market), Chicago, IL
Diner · Near East Side · 89 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: They have pancakes studded with snickers, M&M's and butterfingers. Need we say more? Read more.

Chicago Diner is one of The Most Family-Friendly Spots in Chicago.

9. Chicago Diner

8.8
2333 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Logan Square · 84 tips and reviews

Daniel ⚜.Daniel ⚜️🇺🇸: The food maybe vegan but it's still junk food.