Address 201 E. Randolph Street, Chicago Map, Tel (312) 742-1168 Call, Hours Daily 6am-11pm, Cost Free Website
Millennium Park is the heart of Chicago's outdoor life. During the summer, expect to find outdoor music or to stroll through the park and enjoy public art displays and incredible architecture. Kid will love playing in the water at the Crown Fountain towers and will be enthralled with the 50-foot glass video-projection walls. more
Address 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL Map, Tel 312-443-3600 Call, Hours Daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days, Cost Adults: $12; Kids 12-18 $7; Under 12 Free Website
The Curators at the Art Institute have gone to extra effort to make the museum fun for kids. Ask at the information desk for one of the several booklets designed to help kids enjoy the museum, or start your visit down at the Kraft Education Center where kids can touch the artwork and even create some of their own. more
Address 111 North State Street,Chicago, IL 60602 Map, Location 7th floor of Macy's State Street, Hours Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Closed Sun, Cost Everything is priced under $7.50
Celebrity chef Rick Bayless makes his award winning Mexican food available to families with this casual restaurant located inside Macy's food court. Our Cuban pulled pork sandwich was flavorful and packed huge chunks of fresh avocado. The corn chowder was hearty and had the slightly sweet flavor that only fresh corn can impart. If Mexican food isn't your child's style, you'll also find a La Brea Bakery and a gourmet hamburger stand here. In contrast to much of the food you'll eat in Chicago, Frontera's Mexican food is light and healthy, and everything here is bargain priced. more
Address 26 West Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601 Map, Tel 312.201.0455 Call, Open Daily Website
Garret Popcorn sells fresh hot-air popped premium-quality Popcorn, CaramelCrisp and CheeseCorn. This delicious popcorn is no secret. It has been featured twice on Oprah's "Favorite Things" and you should expect to wait in line for a bag. Order a mix of CaramelCrisp and CheeseCorn for a sweet and salty treat. more
Address 159 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL Map, Tel (312) 917-1677 Call, Website
Gold Coast Dogs routinely wins awards as Chicago's Best Hot Dog restaurant, and since Hot Dogs are one of the foods Chicago is known for, you won't feel like you are taking the easy way out by bringing them here. I particularly like the Gold Coast Char Polish Sausage, fully loaded chicago style with a selection of vegetables and pickles. more
Address 233 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL Map, Tel 312-875-9447 Call, Hours Open Daily. Less crowded after 5pm Website
A fast elevator ride, great views of the city, and the Knee-High Chicago exhibit on the inside walls that is interesting for kids and adults. more
Address 301 East North Water Street, Chicago, IL 60611 Map, Tel (312) 464-1000 Call, Website
This large hotel caters primarily to conferences, but you'll find it comfortable for a family trip too. The location, a few blocks off of Michigan Avenue does mean that you'll be doing some walking when you want to catch a bus, but you'll also have beautiful views of the river from the hotel's towers. more