Chicago Staycation Ideas for Families

Lisa R said:  Consistently rated one of the best guided tours in Chicago, Bobby's Bike Hire has a range of walking and biking tours specially tailored for tourists, families with young kids, date night, etc. It's a great way to catch up on Chicago history, learn about new places that you'll want to return to again and again, and (best of all) learn obscure facts that will impress your friends!

Vanessa M. said:   Chinatown is easily accessible by the CTA Red Line via the Cermak Station. Make sure to stop inside a few of the Chinatown shops on the way in! Enjoy fabulous food, shopping and culture.

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Kelly R. said:  The Lincoln Park area is a great spot to enjoy plentiful green space and to capture great skyline views from the north side. Take a walk along the lakefront or the nature boardwalk. Both paths are within blocks of the (free) Lincoln Park Zoo and Lincoln Park Conservatory. Stop in at any one of the many family-friendly restaurants for lunch, like RJ Grunts or the Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder. And be sure to admire the historic tree-lined streets throughout the neighborhood. There are several playgrounds in the area, too, including the one at Oz Park - a local favorite!

Shila said:  The Tall Ship Windy sails from Navy Pier and is often recognizable to those walking the pier because of its unique character - she is a 148 foot traditional four masted gaff topsail schooner. Tall Ship Adventures offers fireworks cruises, pirate cruises, and a variety of other public and private cruises. There are a few sails per day; guests can even sometimes be invited to assist with onboard sailing duties!