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Best Family-Friendly Attractions

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Skydeck Chicago

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

Oz Park

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

Cosley Zoo

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

Riverwalk Park

Riverwalk Park

Recreation spot with many activities. Classic urban park offering a playground, ice rink, trails, horseshoe pit & a paddle boat pier.

500 Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540

Island Park

Island Park

Riverside retreat with a playground. Scenic waterfront park offering a treehouse-themed playground & a picnic pavilion.

2 IL-25, Geneva, IL 60134

Children's Garden

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

Aurora Regional Fire Museum

Aurora Regional Fire Museum

Historic displays in an old fire station. Artifacts, engines, memorabilia & interactive displays in an 1894 Victorian fire station.

53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505

Knoch Knolls Nature Center

Knoch Knolls Nature Center

Kid-friendly nature & educational center. Nature center with kid-oriented exhibits, including an aquarium, live animals & a playground.

320 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL 60565

Phillips Park Zoo

Phillips Park Zoo

Historic park housing native animals. Year-round animal park since 1915 with 40+ native species of mammals, reptiles & birds.

1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL 60505, United States

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Indoor trampolines & fitness classes. Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

87 Executive Dr, Aurora, IL 60504

Springbrook Prairie

Springbrook Prairie

Bird habitat, biking & running trails. Expansive natural area including meadow & prairie habitat for birds plus running & biking trails.

83rd St, Naperville, IL 60564

Knoch Knolls Park

Knoch Knolls Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

336 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL 60565

Chicago History Museum

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

Wonder Works Children's Museum

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

City of Aurora- Phillips Park Zoo

City of Aurora- Phillips Park Zoo

Golf course, zoo & recreation area. Vast city park comprising a golf course & pro shop, zoo, sporting fields & family recreation areas.

Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL 60505

The Morton Arboretum

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

Sensory Garden Playground

Sensory Garden Playground

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2751 International Dr, Lisle, IL 60532

The Naperville Riverwalk

The Naperville Riverwalk

Visit this great place for kids and families!

400 S Eagle St, Naperville, IL 60540

360 CHICAGO

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

Lincoln Park Zoo

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

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