If Chicago is the next travel destination of your family and your kids are 16 years below, you would appreciate the many parks, zoos, restaurants and museums all over Windy City. Going around the city with the help of Universal Taxi is a huge advantage. We’ll safely take you and your children anywhere you want to go.
Best Places in Chicago for Children (and Adults!)
It doesn’t matter if you’ve been born and raised in Chicago or if it’s your first time to visit the city. The following places will be a sure hit among kids and kids at heart.
Restaurants for Kids
- American Girl Place Café
Pretty little girls aged 4 to 12 who just can’t wait to grow up will find this place fun. The café serves brunch, lunch, and dinner, and holds tea parties that girls’ dreams are made of. It is best to call ahead for reservations as the place is quite popular. Make plans and check for the specific time they serve meals and tea.
- Rainforest Café
Make your vacation meal more adventurous in this restaurant built to look like a rainforest in the city. The restaurant has three branches in the city. Guests of all ages will be amazed by the ambiance and the natural outdoor feel of the place, not to mention the awesome food being served here.
Nature Tripping
- Lincoln Park Zoo
This travel stop has become quite popular because of the fantastic display of holiday lights during the winter and the great view of the city during the warm, clear weather. The Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the last free zoos in the US. Kids are bound to learn more about animals and have fun interacting with their favorites.
- North Park Village Nature Center
Experience the March Maple Syrup Festival and be one with nature as you visit the North Park Village Nature Center. Here you’ll find deer, birds of different species, bees, and many others. Teaching your kids to become nature lovers would be very easy when you bring them to this haven.
Cultural Attractions
- Museum of Science and Industry
This is one of the best museums in Chicago where you will find high-tech stuff for both children and adults. Aside from various exhibits, the museum features some behind-the-scenes as part of the tour. There’s a lot to explore in this place of technology including robots and mazes. Youngsters aged three and above will have a grand time in fairy castles and steel trains. There are space-themed activities, too!
- Chicago Cultural Center
The building itself is a tourist attraction. Free monthly events like concerts and various kiddie activities make this an even more exciting place to visit. Check the center’s calendar so you can make plans accordingly.
Whenever you are traveling with kids, free yourself from stress by allotting extra time for the little ones’ mood swings and random kiddie acts. Let them have fun. If the kids would like to explore the city using different rides, go with the flow. You can catch a Universal Taxi one day and take the L the next. Be open to spontaneity. That would make the trip more enjoyable for everyone.