Anonymous
05/01/2024 22:39
Subject: Chicago with kids
Anonymous wrote:Restaurants and other things my Chicago tween likes:
Pequod's in Lincoln Park for deep dish (Lou Malnati's is a chain and is second to Pequods IMHO)
Yolk for breakfast
Benihana at Water Tower
Scooter's Frozen Custard in Lakeview
Summer House Santa Monica
Frasca in Lakeview
Tuco and Blondie in Lakeview
(Wrigleyville is part of Lakeview)
There are many street festivals in neighborhoods that are fun for kids every weekend in Chicago (live music, food, beer, etc)
Mine does not love the architectural boat tour, has been twice for field trips. You could look into renting one of these donut or retro boats, we did this and it was fun. They go maximum of 4 mph or something like that so hard ot crash (https://www.chicagoelectricboats.com/)
Sea dog or Tall Ship Windy from Navy Pier
Navy Pier Ferris Wheel
Go to the beach - Foster Avenue or Olive Beach (downtown)
Ride bikes along the lakefront
Cubs game at Wrigley
Sloomoo Institute
Field, MSI (currently has a James Bond exhibit), Shedd, Adler Planetarium
Walking on the lakefront path around the Shedd
Kayaking on the lake
Maggie Daley Park and Millenium Park - bring a bathing suit for the Crown Fountain!
These are some questionable dining suggestions. Yolk is a chain. And also Benihana? That's like going to Cheesecake Factory. Nothing special about it and another chain.
Anonymous
05/01/2024 22:37
Subject: Re:Chicago with kids
Anonymous wrote:Museum of Science and Industry
Field Museum
Millenium Park (the Bean, fountains, concerts in the amphitheater) & Maggie Daley park next door
Architectural Boat Tour
Sky Deck at Willis Tower
Lakefront walks, beaches
Take a water taxi
Cubs game at Wrigley
Sloomoo
Walk around Lincoln Park
Soooooo much eating!
^ if you do Sky Deck do the "fast pass" because it's a really long wait. Also need to purchase tickets in advance, will probably be sold if you try to buy at the door.
Anonymous
05/01/2024 20:30
Subject: Chicago with kids
Restaurants and other things my Chicago tween likes:
Pequod's in Lincoln Park for deep dish (Lou Malnati's is a chain and is second to Pequods IMHO)
Yolk for breakfast
Benihana at Water Tower
Scooter's Frozen Custard in Lakeview
Summer House Santa Monica
Frasca in Lakeview
Tuco and Blondie in Lakeview
(Wrigleyville is part of Lakeview)
There are many street festivals in neighborhoods that are fun for kids every weekend in Chicago (live music, food, beer, etc)
Mine does not love the architectural boat tour, has been twice for field trips. You could look into renting one of these donut or retro boats, we did this and it was fun. They go maximum of 4 mph or something like that so hard ot crash (https://www.chicagoelectricboats.com/)
Sea dog or Tall Ship Windy from Navy Pier
Navy Pier Ferris Wheel
Go to the beach - Foster Avenue or Olive Beach (downtown)
Ride bikes along the lakefront
Cubs game at Wrigley
Sloomoo Institute
Field, MSI (currently has a James Bond exhibit), Shedd, Adler Planetarium
Walking on the lakefront path around the Shedd
Kayaking on the lake
Maggie Daley Park and Millenium Park - bring a bathing suit for the Crown Fountain!
Pequod's in Lincoln Park for deep dish (Lou Malnati's is a chain and is second to Pequods IMHO)
Yolk for breakfast
Benihana at Water Tower
Scooter's Frozen Custard in Lakeview
Summer House Santa Monica
Frasca in Lakeview
Tuco and Blondie in Lakeview
(Wrigleyville is part of Lakeview)
There are many street festivals in neighborhoods that are fun for kids every weekend in Chicago (live music, food, beer, etc)
Mine does not love the architectural boat tour, has been twice for field trips. You could look into renting one of these donut or retro boats, we did this and it was fun. They go maximum of 4 mph or something like that so hard ot crash (https://www.chicagoelectricboats.com/)
Sea dog or Tall Ship Windy from Navy Pier
Navy Pier Ferris Wheel
Go to the beach - Foster Avenue or Olive Beach (downtown)
Ride bikes along the lakefront
Cubs game at Wrigley
Sloomoo Institute
Field, MSI (currently has a James Bond exhibit), Shedd, Adler Planetarium
Walking on the lakefront path around the Shedd
Kayaking on the lake
Maggie Daley Park and Millenium Park - bring a bathing suit for the Crown Fountain!
Anonymous
05/01/2024 12:46
Subject: Chicago with kids
God there's like 1001 things in Chicago for kids. I'm from Chicago and my advice is google. It's prob the best town during summer in US for families no joke.
Anonymous
05/01/2024 00:05
Subject: Re:Chicago with kids
Museum of Science and Industry
Field Museum
Millenium Park (the Bean, fountains, concerts in the amphitheater) & Maggie Daley park next door
Architectural Boat Tour
Sky Deck at Willis Tower
Lakefront walks, beaches
Take a water taxi
Cubs game at Wrigley
Sloomoo
Walk around Lincoln Park
Soooooo much eating!
Field Museum
Millenium Park (the Bean, fountains, concerts in the amphitheater) & Maggie Daley park next door
Architectural Boat Tour
Sky Deck at Willis Tower
Lakefront walks, beaches
Take a water taxi
Cubs game at Wrigley
Sloomoo
Walk around Lincoln Park
Soooooo much eating!
Anonymous
04/30/2024 22:56
Subject: Chicago with kids
Planetarium and Field Museum
Navy Pier
Aug for air water show - North Ave beach
2nd city comedy
Neighborhood fests pretty much every weekend
Architecture boat ride
Cubs or Sox game
96th Fl of Hancock or too of what used to be called Sears Tower
Navy Pier
Aug for air water show - North Ave beach
2nd city comedy
Neighborhood fests pretty much every weekend
Architecture boat ride
Cubs or Sox game
96th Fl of Hancock or too of what used to be called Sears Tower
Anonymous
04/30/2024 12:29
Subject: Chicago with kids
I live in Chicago - what age are your kids? I can send restaurant recs, etc.
Maggie Daley Park at Millenium Park is my kid's favorite- https://maggiedaleypark.com/
Maggie Daley Park at Millenium Park is my kid's favorite- https://maggiedaleypark.com/
Anonymous
04/30/2024 09:46
Subject: Chicago with kids
architectural boat tour is a must for everyone
Museum of Science and Industry and Field Museum
Millenium park to see the bean and there is a great playground at Maggie Daley park next door and a climbing wall place.
Riverwalk - the tiki bar is fun for a drink as they have cornhole, etc.
Museum of Science and Industry and Field Museum
Millenium park to see the bean and there is a great playground at Maggie Daley park next door and a climbing wall place.
Riverwalk - the tiki bar is fun for a drink as they have cornhole, etc.
Anonymous
04/29/2024 19:53
Subject: Chicago with kids
We go to Lincoln Park zoo a lot because we have family who lives walking distance. it is a fine zoo if you happen to live nearby or have kids who love zoos, but I would not go out of your way to go there. Millennium Park is fun. I would also check out whether there is any good, family -friendly theater when you are there.
Anonymous
04/29/2024 19:13
Subject: Chicago with kids
Anonymous wrote:Shed aquarium
Museum of Science and Industry
Baseball game
Were favorites for my kids
Museum of Science and Industry is a must
Anonymous
04/29/2024 18:31
Subject: Chicago with kids
Anonymous wrote:Shed aquarium
Museum of Science and Industry
Baseball game
Were favorites for my kids
Lincoln Park Zoo
Wrigley Field game
Maggie Daley Playground
Chicago river boat ride
Anonymous
04/29/2024 17:50
Subject: Chicago with kids
You can get really cheap White Sox tickets. The team is horrible, but it's a fun ballpark with great food.
Anonymous
04/29/2024 17:46
Subject: Chicago with kids
Shed aquarium
Museum of Science and Industry
Baseball game
Were favorites for my kids
Museum of Science and Industry
Baseball game
Were favorites for my kids
Anonymous
04/29/2024 17:07
Subject: Chicago with kids
What time of year? If summer, cubs game, white Sox game, oak street beach, neighborhood festivals. Museums or navy pier work any time of year
Anonymous
04/29/2024 16:40
Subject: Chicago with kids
What are some recs for things to do when going to Chicago with kids ages 8-10?