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Best Things to Do in Chicago, with kids
Field Museum is 95% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 dig fossils in the PlayLab, test biomechanics, and meet SUE; family restrooms, lockers, kid menus, and stroller-friendly routes keep the visit educational and low-stress.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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55 min
ASMR Field Museum Chicago Tour | Whispering Walkthrough & Ambient Sounds
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The Field Museum - Chicago, IL - Iconic Natural History Museum - Old and New Exhibits
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108 min
Field Museum Chicago Illinois Virtual Tour
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Dive into the world of SUE the T-Rex at Chicago's Field Museum!
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Chicago Field Museum of Natural History Full Walkthrough - ASMR with Chapters - March 2023
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The Field Museum, Chicago - A Visit to One of the world's Best Natural History Museums
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Field Museum Tour - Chicago 2024
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The Field Museum of Chicago Walkthrough Tour (AA: Ep. 148)
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Shedd Aquarium is 92% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can crawl in Polar Play Zone, stroke sea stars and join age-6+ feedings, while wide paths suit strollers; still, high ticket and food prices may stretch family budgets.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Navy Pier is 90% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can enjoy unlimited-ride wristbands for the carousel and swings, hands-on zones at Chicago Children’s Museum, mini-golf, and free Wednesday or Saturday fireworks, matching most family needs.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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The Art Institute of Chicago is 89% Kids-Friendly
Children enter free, craft in the Ryan Learning Center, follow JourneyMaker scavenger hunts, and borrow strollers, but strict no-touch rules require close adult supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Millennium Park is 88% Kids-Friendly
Kids can splash at Crown Fountain, skate in winter, and watch free movies, all at no entry cost. Expect dense crowds, little shade, and lines for restrooms, so bring water and patience.
Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours
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Skydeck Chicago is 83% Kids-Friendly
Children aged 3-12 get cheaper tickets, interactive museum displays, printable games, stroller-friendly routes, and staff-monitored glass ledge thrills, but long waits and height anxiety may upset some.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Shoreline Sightseeing is 81% Kids-Friendly
Discount child tickets, free lifejackets, lively guides, and short 45 min lake option entertain kids; yet stair-only restrooms and little shade mean parents must supervise closely.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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