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Chicago with kids

1. Millennium Park Chiropractic

155 N Michigan Ave (Randolph and Michigan), Chicago, IL
Chiropractor · The Loop · No tips or reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This 24.5-acre park features the work of world-renowned architects, planners, artists and designers. Read more.

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago with kids.

2. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.2
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open 365 days a year. http://bit.ly/alwaysfree Read more.

Navy Pier is one of Chicago with kids.

3. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 370 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In a suspenseful scene, which was shot at Navy Pier for "The Dark Knight", the Joker (Heath Ledger) pits two ferries full of people - one loaded with citizens, one with prisoners, against each other. Read more.

360 CHICAGO is one of Chicago with kids.

4. 360 CHICAGO

8.9
875 N Michigan Ave Fl 94 (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Streeterville · 167 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: An open-air SkyWalk at John Hancock Observatory, not only gives you great views of the city, it also lets invites you to take a breath of fresh air!

Chicago Union Station is one of Chicago with kids.

5. Chicago Union Station

7.3
225 S Canal St (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Rail Station · West Loop · 312 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Union Station’s south staircase is the setting for one of The Untouchables’ most memorable scenes, which depicts a baby carriage caught in a crossfire. This scene pays homage to Battleship Potemkin.

Skydeck Chicago is one of Chicago with kids.

6. Skydeck Chicago

8.4
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn Adams St & Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · The Loop · 392 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Superman can leap "the tallest building in a single bound", quite a feat at the Willis Tower, which is 1,450 feet (443 meters) high or 1,730 feet (520 meters) including the twin antenna towers.

Portillo's is one of Chicago with kids.

7. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Making a Chicago-style hot dog, with all its requisite toppings, is also known as "dragging it through the garden". Read more.

Cloud Gate is one of Chicago with kids.

8. Cloud Gate

9.3
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 302 tips and reviews

Paula B.Paula Beatriz: You gotta go once in the day and once at night.

Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago with kids.

9. Shedd Aquarium

8.8
1200 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Aquarium · Museum Campus · 449 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: It's the world's largest indoor aquarium with over 8,000 aquatic animals representing over 700 species. The Marine Mammal Presentation features staff interacting with whales & dolphins as they dive.

The Field Museum is one of Chicago with kids.

10. The Field Museum

9.2
1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Museum Campus · 357 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The exhibit on the history of gold ("Gold") will explain its natural beauty, scientific value and role in history. Oct 22–Mar 6 Read more.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center is one of Chicago with kids.

11. LEGOLAND Discovery Center

7.1
601 N Martingale Rd Ste 103 (btwn Woodfield Rd & Higgins Rd), Schaumburg, IL
Amusement Park · 65 tips and reviews
Museum of Science and Industry is one of Chicago with kids.

12. Museum of Science and Industry

9.3
5700 S Lake Shore Dr (at 57th Dr), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · 407 tips and reviews
Chicago Children's Museum is one of Chicago with kids.

13. Chicago Children's Museum

8.6
700 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Museum · Streeterville · 45 tips and reviews
Chick-fil-A is one of Chicago with kids.

14. Chick-fil-A

8.2
30 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 147 tips and reviews
Adler Planetarium is one of Chicago with kids.

15. Adler Planetarium

8.7
1300 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Planetarium · Museum Campus · 171 tips and reviews
Willis Tower is one of Chicago with kids.

16. Willis Tower

8.6
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 308 tips and reviews
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is one of Chicago with kids.

17. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

9.1
2430 N Cannon Dr (at Fullerton Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · Lincoln Park · 37 tips and reviews
American Girl Place is one of Chicago with kids.

18. American Girl Place

7.0
835 N Michigan Ave (at Water Tower Pl.), Chicago, IL
Toy Store · Streeterville · 52 tips and reviews