Oftentimes moms and dads will forego a much-needed vacation because they feel there just aren’t enough options for things to do with the kids when they get to where they’re going. Chicago family vacations offer tons of things to do as a family—and while a lot of it is “kid-centric,” there are plenty of things to do that the adults will enjoy equally.
Making a good mix of kiddie activities and family activities will help. Mix your days up with some fun activities that only Chicago family vacations can offer. To begin, make sure you hit the awesome Chicago Children’s Museum. Located right next to the Navy Pier (also a great place for family fun time), there are loads of permanent and moving installations and exhibits for kids of all ages up to about 10 or 11 years of age. For the babies there’s tons of fun with a mock garden where the kids can learn about outdoors and have fun. Also enjoy the baby pond where tiny tots can hang out even before they can walk. There’s all kinds of other fun stuff too, like a kid’s scaled-down version of Buckingham Fountain, and a huge play area that is both wet and dry depending on what kind of fun you want to have.
Make sure you make a day of the Millennium Park while on your Chicago family vacations. The great thing about Millennium Park is that it is abundant with all manner of activities and attractions that free. Within the park you’ll find a place to set up camp for an intimate family picnic and nap, or swing the pendulum the other way and you’ve got the option to take in a live show and enjoy great eats at a restaurant right in the park. The perfect place to take tiny babies and teens alike, there’s room to roam and great sights to take in. And if you go during the cooler months, you even get to ice skate!
Moms, dads, and kids alike will not want to miss the Adler Planetarium. What parent has a child that isn’t interested in the stars and space? To infinity and beyond with great stuff for very small kids and older kids too. A tour through all the planets and their systems is available for kids as young as two. There’s also a complete tour of the Milky Way and a real observatory for the older kids. All activities has received rave reviews and you won’t have any complaints from the clan. In addition, discounts are always available, and fees are less than $10 per person on any regular day.
If you’re traveling with toddlers or babies in tow, you’ll want to know where you can eat without making a production or feeling stressed. Two places to consider during Chicago family vacations are Costa Azul and Ain’t She Sweet Cafe. Costa Azul is located at in West Town Chicago and the fare is seafood, central American, and of course, an awesome kids menu for the little ones who won’t be interested in calamari! Ain’t She Sweet Café is located on Chicago’s South Side and offers everything from sandwiches to smoothies and scrumptious vegetarian eats as well—great pick for veggie parents.
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