A Guide to Chicago鈥檚 Bucket List for Families, Chicago, Illinois

Chicago is a popular weekend destination for families, but the city has more than enough things to do to fill a four-to-six day trip. And most of the city鈥檚 most popular tourist activities are exceptionally kid-friendly and fun for families.

Here is an itinerary of the most popular things to do on a Chicago vacation and tips for seeing them all with kids.

The Shedd is one of the best aquariums I鈥檝e ever been to. If you have limited time this is the must-do kids activity. Weekdays bring school classes and families with small children; weekends and school breaks bring families and tourists. It鈥檚 always busy and I recommend an early start so you can leave when the crowds get too large.

I loved the Pacific Northwest part of the aquarium. As you walk in you feel like you鈥檙e heading deep into a Northwest pine forest.

The trail leads to the Oceanarium, home to Pacific sea creatures including adorable beluga whales, white-sided dolphins, sea lions and sea otters. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows make you feel like the aquarium is an extension of Lake Michigan outside. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: A Guide to Chicago鈥檚 Bucket List for Families
Guide Location: USA » Chicago
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Eileen Gunn
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Shedd Aquarium
The Field Museum
Adler Planetarium
Museum of Science and Industry
Art Institute of Chicago
Millennium Park
SkyDeck Chicago

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