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Visiting Chicago With Kids

The Windy City is an exciting destination for a family vacation -- there are tons of great activites for parents and children alike. With these tips, links, and articles, visiting Chicago with the kids will be a blast.
A Day Trip to Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park is not just grass and trees, you can spend a whole day here and visit the zoo, beach, conservatory, and nature museum.
Amazing Chicago Funhouse Maze at Navy Pier
Located on the popular Navy Pier, Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze is an entertaining 4,000 square foot "sensory experience".
American Childcare Service
Hotel babysitting is a great option when parents want to get out for a night on the town in Chicago by themselves. One company that provides this in the city is American Childcare Service.
Children in Paradise Bookstore
Your kids will love having their own bookstore instead of being relegated to a small corner of Barnes and Noble. A visit to Children In Paradise Bookstore is a must when traveling to Chicago with kids.
Family Travel Tips
Our "Travel With Kids" guide offers her five "Ps" of insanity free travel with children.
Hershey's Chicago
Hershey's Chicago knew exactly what they were doing. Located across from the historic Water Tower and in the heart of Michigan Avenue shopping, it's the perfect place to offer up as a bribe when dragging junior around from boutique to boutique.
Legoland Discovery Center Schaumburg
Legoland Discovery Center in Schaumburg, Illinois (about 30 minutes outside Chicago) opened in 2008 and quickly became a popular family attraction.
Go City Kids Chicago
Go City Kids is a great resource for anyone visiting Chicago with kids, with features like an events calendar sorted by neighborhood, and their "Activity Finder" which let's you search by age level and "kind of fun".
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