Take the loop along the ravine out to the beach, then south along the beach and back up to the park.
$6 entry per car, but worth it. The beach is great and there's a couple trails to hike too.
Fantastic!!! Beautiful wooded dunes! Great hikes! The beach is wide with soft sand.
Hikers can take advantage of this 2,492-acre forest preserve created long ago by meltaways from the Wisconsin Glacier. Adventure seekers can trek as many as 11 miles of routes. Read more.
Maple Grove is the largest remaining remnant of the vast maple forest that became present day Downers Grove and is both a rare historic forest and a valuable natural area. Read more.
Starved Rock is a beautiful destination that offers oodles of family fun. With just over 13 miles of well-marked trails to explore, fishing in the Illinois River and waterfalls in 14 of the 18 canyons Read more.
Thanks to the Wisconsin Glacier over 10,000 years ago, this beautiful playground exists. Kettle Moraine consists of 6 units that display a variety of ecosystems from lakes to bogs and rivers to swamp Read more.
The Nature BoardWalk at the Lincoln Park Zoo has been re-done for several years now and each fall its beautiful new landscape explodes in fall color. Read more.
Morton Arboretum is a favorite spot for families year-round, but its extra special in the fall. Visitors can hike the trails, run through the maze or just sit and admire the brilliant fall colors.
With 385 acres of distinctly different gardens, Chicago Botanic Garden provides the most elaborate backdrop for foliage. Read more.
Osaka Garden is modeled after traditional Japanese "stroll garden," where each turn gives way to a photo-worthy panorama. Snap pictures of the fall colors, and the pagoda and curved walking ridge Read more.
The Chicago Riverwalk is a great place to enjoy Chicago, its history and its magnificent architecture. Read more.
One of my favorite spots in Chicago. I take a lot of walks through this boardwalk. It's a good place to collect my thoughts, meditate, check out amazing views of Chicago, and soak up the sun.
Beautiful and free! There is a lovely bike path that goes from Millinume Park to Chicago Botanic Garden, and makes fa great day, enjoy lunch and a stroll through the gardens, and bike home.
Come early (like before it opens), buy your tickets online in advance to skip the main ticket line, buy the $5 activity pack for each kid, and don't miss the Lego car build & test center in the Cafe.
This is a great Chicago Winter destination. You can take a beautiful stroll through the gardens and give your lungs a much needed spa treatment of warm fragrant moist air.
Humboldt Park has lagoons, an historic field house, ball fields -- including a "mini-Wrigley Field" funded in part by the Cubs -- and walking trails. Read more.
Come pet the rabbits and have the birds land on your shoulders! Super fun for the kids.
Up for a little walk - check out our Chicago's latest new addition Maggie Daley Park, great for family and children, with tons of activities that you are able to do.
This is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. The Henry Crown Space Center features rockets, shuttles, satellites, rovers and probes. You can even see the actual Apollo 8 spacecraft! Read more.
The Museum’s permanent exhibition, Chicago: Crossroads of America, explores the city’s economy, crises, innovation, neighborhoods & entertainment. Features include Abraham Lincoln’s death bed.
Well designed/decorated. Very cozy with multiple rooms (grocery store) and track lighting Parents lounge is relaxing too, good place to chat with other parents.
Opened in 1934, the Zoo is located on 216 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, featuring over 2,000 animals. Brookfield Zoo featured the first Giant Panda exhibit in the United States.
The butterfly house is a winter haven. Kids will love the water play area and the kids area. The changing exhibits upstairs are usually great.
Enjoy a peaceful afternoon among greenhouses and tropical flowers Free entry to 4 different houses, children and anyone who enjoys being surrounded by natural beauty will enjoy this spot. Read more.
The unadvertised general admission price is $8.00. Don't fall for the deceptive pricing on the sign if you don't care about the special stuff. Ask for the $8 rate. Boo Shedd! Gouging almost everyone.
Built in 1914, the "Friendly Confines" was host to Babe Ruth's alleged "called shot" during the 1932 World Series. Lights were added to the ballpark in 1988.
Kids can become scientists, dig up fossils, conduct a symphony, and/or paint a masterpiece in the PlayLab, open Mon-Sat from 10am-3pm and Sun from 11am-3pm. Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.
Along with being the first planetarium built in the Western Hemisphere, it is the oldest in existence today. This is also the best place to view Chicago's Skyline without setting foot on a boat. Read more.
The collection encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from around the world & more than 260,000 pieces. The Modern Wing was opened in 2009 & is the largest expansion in their history.
What a beautiful piece of art that looks great in both the day and night times in the city and just below the ice rink is
"The Willis Tower used to be known as The Sears Tower. They changed the name after people kept showing up in the lobby trying to buy washing machine and ratchet sets." - Conan O'Brien
96th floor, John Hancock Center: it doesn’t get any taller than this! Splendid views from every single spot – and don’t forget the ladies’ room vista.
I went last Saturday and Sunday with my family. It was beautiful beach and water seem more cleaner than Montrose Beach that i went last summer. It seem more calmer for me
Don't forget a towel!!! Great kid beach, playground, shallow water,grills,sun or shade!
Head to the Magnificent Mile for lunch or dinner after a day at the beach; it's literally less than a hundred paces away.
I use to come to this Beach Years ago-They've upgraded it & added a Patio bar & serves Mexican food! Plus Gree Wifi @All beaches which is a welcomed plus!:)
This indescribably peculiar attraction is revealed as a sacred portal in the novel AMERICAN GODS by Neil Gaiman.
63rd Street beach is located in Jackson Park, one of Chicago’s oldest and most significant parks, designed by Olmsted & Vaux, who also designed New York’s Central Park. Read more.
Even with the construction, this beach is a gem. Sit and enjoy the city skyline. Rarely crowded, pretty serene.
Real Swiss cuisine served at the Glarner Stube - Home of the World's biggest urinal.
Our favorite farmers market! They sometimes have activities for kids and live music. It's crowded so skip the stroller if you can. Bring you own bag to make it easier!
This place is great for a private kids party. You can close the place down for 3hrs on the weekends, just for your party.
There is no wave pool in this resort, but I love the fun and family-friendly atmosphere here! Make sure to come during the summer if you want to enjoy the outside part of the water-park.
Do the 2 Hour Grand Boat Tour- Especially in the fall! Great colors, cool facts and gorgeous houses.
The rooftop gardens are worth the ticket price. Views of Madison + live chickens are great!
Don’t miss curving paths, amazing stones, and hills of Japanese Garden when plants are covered with snow. Enjoy walking in white winter. photo by Jim Frazier
Mix and match flavors and toppings (there are so many), and it's even healthier than ice cream! Best dessert ever
It's a beautiful place. A great spot for photo taking and sunrises. Lots of unique shops line the streets.
Bring your swimsuit, hiking shoes, and a picnic backpack and you'll be all set for a day of fun and adventures! This is now one of our favorite family getaways.
Governor Dodge has beautiful lakes, hiking, and camping. the perfect escape to the great outdoors! (Plus, you can BYOBeer and REALLY do as the 'sconnies do!)
Go to facebook to find out the latest events in the most beautiful area the Midwest has to offer. From the history and architecture to kitch shopping, golf, wine, and spas. I love this place. Read more.
A great place to stop for breakfast or lunch and the coffee hour without saying. Have s cup there and buy a couple of pound of fresh roasted coffee to enjoy at home!
Talieisin’s tour season runs until October 31st. We offer a variety of tours daily from 9am-5:30pm. Please visit taliesinpreservation.org or call 877-588-7900 to make a reservation. Read more.
Great cave boat tour. One of the better things to do, if you're trapped in S. IN
Took my class here for a WONDERFUL field trip!! I plan on coming back with my family for all the other many many activities here!! HIGHLY recommend this place!!
