The Fun Things To Do In Chicago With Kids

There are so many fun things to do in Chicago with kids it can be hard to decide what to do. Here is our list of things that will be fun for the kids and parents on your visit to Chicago along with where to eat and where to stay. From the museums on the Chicago Lakefront to a food tour and the Ledge there are a ton of family friendly things to do when you visit the city. Let find out The Fun Things To Do In Chicago With Kids below.

The Fun Things To Do In Chicago With Kids

Best In Chow Food Tour

I have always wanted to do a food tour, but wasn’t sure how it would go over with the kids. It ended up being great. We choose the right tour that was all about classic Chicago food which is also a lot of kids favorites. The Best In Chow Food Tour by Chicago Food Planet. The tour was 3 hours long and we walked about miles around Chicago stopping at a variety of restaurants to sample the food and also some Chicago landmarks where our guide gave us a great history lesson on Chicago and on the foods we were trying. It was cool how we included not only history on Chicago, but also a lot of history and interesting facts about how these foods ended up being Chicago classics. Eating 5 different kinds of foods can sound like a lot, but with the walking and the breaks in between to learn more about Chicago, the food it was perfect. Plus it kept the kids occupied and full so they were great and really enjoyed it. At the end of our trip Carson said it was his favorite thing we did in Chicago.

The Escape Game Chicago

If you are looking for a unique and fun indoor activity to do with your family be sure to check out The Escape Game. We weren’t sure if it would be kid friendly but it totally was. You are put in a room and have 60 minutes to figure out how to get out. Don’t worry the game master is there to help you. Book Your Escape Game Tickets Now. We really enjoyed doing this together as a family and loved how the kids were able to help us out with the clues and were part of solving them. We ended up making it out of the room in time.

Skydeck

We went up to the 103rd floor over 1353 feet high and into a room that was surrounded with windows looking out over Chicago. It was so beautiful. I loved that you could walk around the whole building so you saw Chicago from all angles. Then there is The Ledge. An all glass room that extends outside of the building Crazy. But also crazy cool. Cannon walked right out and started jumping and both Craig and I yelled for him to stop.
But the Skydeck worker assured us it was totally secure. Gradually all of us made our way out there and it was a really cool experience. It was a bit cloudy when we were there and I am hoping we can go back another time when the sun is out and the sky is clearer. They are also doing a remodel of the Willis Tower building and soon their will be shops and restaurants on the bottom 3 floors. So once you are done taking in the views you can do some shopping and eating.

Chicago Magic Lounge

On Sunday the Chicago Magic Lounge puts on a show just for kids. We had no idea what to expect and when you get there you walk into a small laundromat room. We weren’t sure what to do so we started pushing some buttons. Then one of the machines opens up and lets you into a room where a lady is waiting to check you in. She checked us in and the proceeded to pull a book on the wall that opened another wall that led us into the Magic Lounge.
Such a fun way to get into the theatre. From there we took our seat and ordered food and drinks and waited for the show to start. The Magician did an amazing job and it was very interactive with the kids calling up a lot of volunteers to help. Our kids happily kept their hands down, definitely enjoyed watching the show.