It may be called The Second City, but Chicago is second to none when it comes to urban vacation destinations for families. It's easy to get around using public transportation and taxis, and there are lots of kid-friendly activities in Chicago with the Loop, giving families the chance to visit multiple tourist attractions in Chicago in one day. For example, you can check out Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, and the Art Institute without ever getting in a cab or train. Or, visit the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium all on foot. There are also plenty of opportunities to explore beautiful landscapes at Morton Arboretum, Chicago Botanic Gardens, and Oak Street Beach. Did we mention that Chicago's signature foods are mainly kid-friendly dishes like pizza and hot dogs? And who doesn't love popcorn and ice cream?
Here are the top 25 tourst attractions in Chicago that out-of-town families should visit the next time they come to the Windy City!
If you're staying in town and plan to visit multiple attractions in the Chicago area (we’re looking at you, people with visiting relatives you’ll be squiring around town), it’s worth it to look into a Go City - Chicago sightseeing pass to save money on entrance fees to attractions like the Navy Pier, Field Museum, the aquarium, and the planetarium.