Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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Wonder Works Children's Museum
Play space & concerts for young kids. 6,400 sq. ft. of play areas & interactive exhibits plus concerts tailored to kids 1 through 6.
6445 W North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
Cosley Zoo
5 acres of native Illinois animals. 5-acre facility featuring native domestic animals & wildlife, plus ponds, a barn & natural habitats.
1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
Hidden Lake Forest Preserve
Scenic area with fishing & hiking spots. This tranquil destination features trees & ponds, plus kayaking, fishing, hiking & picnicking.
Hidden Lake Loop, Lombard, IL 60148
Brookfield Zoo
Sprawling zoo with thousands of animals. Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park.
8400 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513
The Morton Arboretum
Sprawling garden & nature preserve. Diverse 1,700-acre nature preserve with a maze garden & tram plus picnicking, hiking & biking.
4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532, United States
Children's Garden
Hedge maze, gardens & suspension bridge. Peaceful, arboretum area featuring a hedge maze, pond, themed gardens & a suspension bridge area.
4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532
Garfield Park Conservatory
Gardens, athletic fields & fishing. 184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
Hurricane Harbor Chicago
Water park with slides & a lazy river. Sprawling fun park offering a lazy river, tube slides & water-based thrill rides, plus kiddie zones.
1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031, United States
Sensory Garden Playground
Visit this great place for kids and families!
2751 International Dr, Lisle, IL 60532
Six Flags Great America
Amusement park with rides for all ages. Sprawling amusement park with more than 100 rides & attractions, including myriad roller coasters.
1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031, United States
Oz Park
Wizard of Oz-themed playground & park. Oz-themed playground/park with statues of the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion & Dorothy.
2021 N Burling St, Chicago, IL 60614
Lincoln Park Zoo
Free zoo with an interactive farm. Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
Chicago, IL 60614
Island Park
Riverside retreat with a playground. Scenic waterfront park offering a treehouse-themed playground & a picnic pavilion.
2 IL-25, Geneva, IL 60134
Chicago History Museum
Chicago history brought to life. Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & culture.
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Seager Park
Park with a playground, sports & more. Park featuring an interpretive center, a playground, sports facilities, trails & more.
1163 Plank Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
360 CHICAGO
Observatory with tilting glass platform. Observatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building with a tilting glass lookout 1000ft up.
875 N Michigan Ave 94th floor, Chicago, IL 60611
DuPage Children's Museum
Hands-on play & learning exhibits. Play & education center for young children, with many fun & experimental activities, plus a cafe.
301 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540
Skydeck Chicago
Panoramic views from 1353 feet above. 103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Riverwalk
Scenic walkway along the Chicago River. Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
Chicago, IL 60601
Millennium Park
Green space with art, theater & ice rink. 24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
Chicago, IL 60602
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