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Family-Friendly Attractions
Top 6 Family-Friendly Attractions in Chicago [2025]
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Field Museum
4.6
/5
306 reviews
8.0
From AU$ 42.18
Based on 9,025 reviews
Near South Side | 1.7 km from downtown
Phone +1 312-922-9410
Address: 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Best Things to Do
Saved by 113 users235 positive reviews
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I came to Field Museum in the year of 2021. At that time, COVID was still a big thing, however, I still want to visit. it was amazing to see such a beautiful museum.
Very good museum, rich collection. Various animal specimens are made at a high level, and various scenes are very realistic. It takes a whole day to see the general idea. Question: This museum has a special Chinese Pavilion, why does it have another Western Pavilion?
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Shedd Aquarium
4.4
/5
243 reviews
7.6
Based on 9,969 reviews
Near South Side | 1.8 km from downtown
Phone +1-312-9392438
Address: 1200 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Over 6,000 marine life exhibits
Caribbean reef & Chinese garden
161 positive reviews
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Shedd Aquarium offers a diverse range of marine life exhibits and interactive experiences. A must-visit for ocean enthusiasts!
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Navy Pier
4.5
/5
339 reviews
6.8
Based on 15,231 reviews
Near North Side | 2.6 km from downtown
Phone +1 312-595-7437
Address: 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.8 of Best Things to Do in Chicago
Saved by 149 users110 positive reviews
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Nice place. This was in winter during Christmas. A lot of fun!!!
We recently visited Navy Pier in Chicago, and it was such a fun experience! Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local like us from Arlington Heights, Navy Pier truly offers something for everyone.The atmosphere is lively, with beautiful lakefront views and a great mix of activities. We loved walking along the pier, taking in the sights of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline — it’s the perfect place for a relaxing stroll.
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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
4.6
/5
118 reviews
5.5
Based on 11,281 reviews
10.5 km from downtown
Phone +1 773-684-1414
Address: 5700 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.14 of Best Things to Do in Chicago
Highlights:
75 pavilions & 2000+ booths
Real coal mine experience & process
59% positive reviews
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Nice diversity in exhibits. Beautiful building and interior design. They switch art collection very often so go often you will be surprised. Sometimes it might not be your taste but still fun to check out new trends and artist. There's a cute cafe on the basement as well serve pretty good coffee. Farmer's Market out front on the Tuesday mornings but they aren't allowed dogs to go into the farmer's market! That was a bit disappointed. Love the Tuesday night Jazz, ordered a wine or beer and cheese and sit on the lawn. I saw people bring their own picnic basket too. a wonderful way to enjoy Chicago summer! love this museum
I quite like the Museum of Science and Industry. It is full of high-tech objects. Many airplanes are suspended above, which is very shocking. There are also many cars here. I like the feeling of visiting here. There are also many tourists.
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Adler Planetarium
4.1
/5
91 reviews
5.3
Based on 2,206 reviews
Near South Side | 2.3 km from downtown
Phone +1 312-922-7827
Address: 1300 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.17 of Best Things to Do in Chicago
Highlights:
Top Chicago skyline views here
Over 400 exhibits & activities
46% positive reviews
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Located in Chicago, the Adler Planetarium is the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. The two-story museum includes three full-size theaters, outer space science exhibits, and one of the world's most important collections of antique astronomical instruments.
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6
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Lincoln Park Zoo
4.5
/5
149 reviews
4.2
Based on 6,010 reviews
Lincoln Park | 4.9 km from downtown
Phone +1 312-742-2000
Address: Chicago, IL 60614, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in Best Things to Do
Highlights:
African tour & sea lion pool
All-you-can-eat sushi nearby
100 positive reviews
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Zoo during winter, what were we thinking?! 😂 Not so much to see during the season, nevertheless, i had a good time spending time with my friend and exploring that part of Chicago 😁
You can see a stone lion at the entrance of Lincoln Park Zoo from a long distance. The zoo is chargeable and has mostly American animal species, making it a great place to learn about wild animals. Most of the animals are relatively wild and kept in relatively good health.
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