Chicago for children

American Girl Place
111 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
1-877-AG PLACE
A paradise for little girls, the American Girl Place makes children’s dreams come true. Across the street form the Water Tower, the American Girl overlooks Lake Michigan. No matter how you imagine the perfect doll, you’ll definitely find it here. Dolls of all sizes, clothes, accessories and even furniture for dolls will make you feel like you’ve entered a world of fairytale. Josefina, Samantha, Nellie, Molly, Kaya, Kirsten and many other dolls will be waiting for you. At the American Girl Place you may also celebrate your daughter’s birthday.

Chicago Children's Museum
700 East Grand Avenue, Chicago
312-527-1000
Enter the land of childhood on the Navy Pier, at the Chicago Children's Museum. Let your child discover the secrets of the universe right here. The Climbing Schooner, a replica of a sailing ship from the 1850s, an inventing lab, waterfalls and a dinosaur expedition will all offer children an unforgettable experience. The Chicago Children's Museum is open from 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday.

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N. Clark Street, Chicago
312-742-2000
The Lincoln Park Zoo houses polar bears, penguins, monkeys, gorillas, giraffes, reptiles and many others. The zoo is open from 9 am to 5 pm 365 days a year. More than 3 million people visit the Lincoln Park Zoo every year to have fun, but also to find out more about the amazing animals here.

John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
312-939-2438
The Shedd Aquarium takes you on a quick trip around the aquatic world. Eighty tanks shelter the most interesting and diverse ecosystems. The aquarium’s galleries house more than 300 species coming from North and South America, Australia, Asia and Africa.

The Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
312-922-9410
If you are interested in the culture of different countries or wish to see animals from all over the world gathered in several interesting exhibits, then the Field Museum is definitely the right choice. You may also see the geologists work on a fossilized dinosaur and preparing it for display. The museum is open from 9 am to 5 pm every day.

Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago
One of Chicago’s greatest attractions, the Navy Pier welcomes you into the land of dreams. The Navy Pier Park has great surprises in store for you: the charming musical carousel, the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel, the Wave Swinger, the Cliff Climb and the Miniature Golf Course. Check them all out and have fun.

Sears Tower
233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago
312-875-9447
Wacker Drive, in the center of West Loop. That’s where you’ll find the tallest and most extraordinary building in Chicago. Opened in 1973, the 1,450 feet high Sears Towers offers you a breathtaking view of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan. All from the Skydeck.

Chicago Botanical Gardens
100 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
847-835-5440
Go for a romantic walk in our English or Japanese garden, visit our indoor greenhouses, waterfall cascades and large pools. You’ll find it all at the 385-acre Chicago Botanical Gardens. We also offer you the opportunity to find out more about the preservation of species at the Endangered Species Garden. You may visit the Chicago Botanical Gardens daily, from 8 am to sunset.

Garfield Park Conservatory
300 North Central Park Avenue
312-746-5100
The Garfield Park Conservatory houses the largest public horticultural collection under glass in the whole world. Don’t miss it. The Garfield Park Conservatory also offers free admission and parking.

Lincoln Park Conservatory
2391 North Stockton Drive
312-742-7737
The Lincoln Park Conservatory houses 4 splendid greenhouses we invite you to visit. The horticultural collection includes a 50-foot fiddle-leaf rubber tree that dates from the end of the 19th century. Admission is free.

Oak Park Conservatory
615 Garfield Street
708-386-4700
We present you a paradise full of flowers gathered from all over the world. Desert and tropical greenhouses and special floral displays may be visited for free. We accept donations.