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Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois for Toddlers & Pre-K

3 day trip

Day 1

    • Amusement Park
    Navy Pier

    Chicago, IL

    Extending some 3,000 feet out into Lake Michigan from downtown Chicago, Navy Pier is a kid haven and can't-miss family attraction. Kids love the carousel, Ferris wheel, live music...

    • Boat Ride
    Seadog Cruises

    Chicago, IL

    One of the best ways to see Chicago's world-famous architecture is by boat, either on Lake Michigan or the Chicago River. Seadog's River & Architecture Tour takes you from the...

    • Children's Museum
    Chicago Children's Museum

    Chicago, IL

    Located near the front of Navy Pier in the Family Pavilion, the Chicago Children's Museum features 15 permanent exhibits, plus rotating exhibits, all of which are more than enough to...

    • American
    Ed Debevic's

    Chicago, IL

    Great fun and greasy food! This Chicago tourist staple, a twisted take on a classic 1950's diner, features local actors, comedians and personalities-slash-servers who sing, dance, and...

    • Hotel / Motel
    Essex Inn

    Chicago, IL

    The Essex Inn boasts an especially convenient location, within walking distance of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, and a quick taxi ride to the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field...

Day 2

    • Science & Nature Museum
    • Nature Center
    Peggy Notebaert Nature Center

    Chicago, IL

    Just a half-block or so from the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Notabaert Nature Center offers hands-on experience for budding naturalists and their parents. Kids can get up close...

    • Zoo
    Lincoln Park Zoo

    Chicago, IL

    The Lincoln Park Zoo is free, and while you might not expect much as a result, you'll be pleasantly surprised. North of downtown, just off Lake Shore Drive and offering...

    • Science & Nature Museum
    Museum of Science and Industry

    Chicago, IL

    Chicago is known for its world-class museums, but this one -- the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere -- truly stands apart: More than 35,000 artifacts are housed in 400,000...

    • Pizza
    • Italian
    Gino's East

    Chicago, NJ

    Deep-dish pizza is a Chicago staple, but Gino's does theirs with a twist: they build it upside-down, with cheese on the bottom, toppings...

    • Hotel / Motel
    Essex Inn

    Chicago, IL

    The Essex Inn boasts an especially convenient location, within walking distance of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, and a quick taxi ride to the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field...

Day 3

    • Stage
    Millennium Park

    Chicago , IL

    One of Chicago's newest attractions, Millennium Park (opened in 2004) is a fantastic place to spend a sunny afternoon. The park, a component of Grant Park, offers free entertainment and events such as dance, theatre...

    • Other Thing To Do
    John G. Shedd Aquarium

    Chicago, IL

    Sharks, dolphins, whales, jellyfish, giant sea turtles, and endless colorful species -- not to mention the building's gorgeous architecture -- make the John G. Shedd Aquarium a feast for the eyes as...

    • Pizza
    Uno Chicago Grill

    Chicago, IL

    Uno Chicago Grill (formerly known as Pizzeria Uno) is credited as the birthplace of Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, which is thicker and gooier than traditional deep dish. Since opening...

    • Hotel / Motel
    Essex Inn

    Chicago, IL

    The Essex Inn boasts an especially convenient location, within walking distance of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, and a quick taxi ride to the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field...

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Suggested Trip Plan

Browse All Trip Plans
Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois for Toddlers & Pre-K

3 day trip

Day 1

    • Amusement Park
    Navy Pier

    Chicago, IL

    Extending some 3,000 feet out into Lake Michigan from downtown Chicago, Navy Pier is a kid haven and can't-miss family attraction. Kids love the carousel, Ferris wheel, live music...

    • Boat Ride
    Seadog Cruises

    Chicago, IL

    One of the best ways to see Chicago's world-famous architecture is by boat, either on Lake Michigan or the Chicago River. Seadog's River & Architecture Tour takes you from the...

    • Children's Museum
    Chicago Children's Museum

    Chicago, IL

    Located near the front of Navy Pier in the Family Pavilion, the Chicago Children's Museum features 15 permanent exhibits, plus rotating exhibits, all of which are more than enough to...

    • American
    Ed Debevic's

    Chicago, IL

    Great fun and greasy food! This Chicago tourist staple, a twisted take on a classic 1950's diner, features local actors, comedians and personalities-slash-servers who sing, dance, and...

    • Hotel / Motel
    Essex Inn

    Chicago, IL

    The Essex Inn boasts an especially convenient location, within walking distance of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, and a quick taxi ride to the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field...

Day 2

    • Science & Nature Museum
    • Nature Center
    Peggy Notebaert Nature Center

    Chicago, IL

    Just a half-block or so from the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Notabaert Nature Center offers hands-on experience for budding naturalists and their parents. Kids can get up close...

    • Zoo
    Lincoln Park Zoo

    Chicago, IL

    The Lincoln Park Zoo is free, and while you might not expect much as a result, you'll be pleasantly surprised. North of downtown, just off Lake Shore Drive and offering...

    • Science & Nature Museum
    Museum of Science and Industry

    Chicago, IL

    Chicago is known for its world-class museums, but this one -- the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere -- truly stands apart: More than 35,000 artifacts are housed in 400,000...

    • Pizza
    • Italian
    Gino's East

    Chicago, NJ

    Deep-dish pizza is a Chicago staple, but Gino's does theirs with a twist: they build it upside-down, with cheese on the bottom, toppings...

    • Hotel / Motel
    Essex Inn

    Chicago, IL

    The Essex Inn boasts an especially convenient location, within walking distance of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, and a quick taxi ride to the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field...

Day 3

    • Stage
    Millennium Park

    Chicago , IL

    One of Chicago's newest attractions, Millennium Park (opened in 2004) is a fantastic place to spend a sunny afternoon. The park, a component of Grant Park, offers free entertainment and events such as dance, theatre...

    • Other Thing To Do
    John G. Shedd Aquarium

    Chicago, IL

    Sharks, dolphins, whales, jellyfish, giant sea turtles, and endless colorful species -- not to mention the building's gorgeous architecture -- make the John G. Shedd Aquarium a feast for the eyes as...

    • Pizza
    Uno Chicago Grill

    Chicago, IL

    Uno Chicago Grill (formerly known as Pizzeria Uno) is credited as the birthplace of Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, which is thicker and gooier than traditional deep dish. Since opening...

    • Hotel / Motel
    Essex Inn

    Chicago, IL

    The Essex Inn boasts an especially convenient location, within walking distance of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, and a quick taxi ride to the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field...

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