Palmer House Hilton
Absolutely amazing lobby, recently renovated, usually overrun with some sort of conference. The location is pretty central and right down from Millennium Park.
Cloud Gate
The bean reflects the best of the city. Kids love to run right up to it and the view from underneath will invoke many wows and woooahs!
The Art Institute of Chicago
They have so many amazing exhibits, but don't miss the impressionists and the miniatures. There is a whole exhibit that kids are allowed to touch.
Patty Burger
Right down the block from the Institute of Art you will follow the locals in for a peppery burger with special sauce sealed with a smooch sticker.
Ed Debevic's
You are guaranteed that your kid won't be the sassiest, since the dancing servers like to be. You don't need to save room for the World's Smallest Sundae.
Fox & Obel Food Market
This is on the main drag headed towards the Navy Pier. You can stop in for some "city" trail mix of fancy candied nuts or a fat boy cakey sandwich cookie.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Order ahead so that you aren't waiting for the deep dish. Nice and loud so you won't hear your stomach growling or your kids yelping for more pizza.
Shedd Aquarium
Even when crowded this aquarium is a great place to wander and watch your kids smack their lips at the fiiish! Don't miss the big area downstairs.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Houses the indoor farmer's market in the winter and an awesome butterfly garden year round.
Minnies
Mini everything that will make kids and big kids happy. This is a popular spot that even has a stroller valet.
Tilli's
Bright and sunny spot inside and out. Curried chicken salad is a favorite. The brunch is a pleaser. Kids will like the crispy bread sticks.
Margie's Candies
Homemade hot fudge and peanut butter milkshakes cannot be missed at this Chicago old school landmark. The Beatles liked it, so it must be good right?
Stinky Pants
Browse the hip tshirts and bibs while your kid plays on the ride ons outside or tries out the instruments. There's nothing stinky about stinky pants.
Bongo Room
Oh my goodness, the best pancakes I've ever had. Unique options like yummy pumpkin/carrot - The best is the peanut butter chip with chocolate goodness over it.
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kevin said 11 months, 1 week ago:
Hey Photo! We're going to run a contest for things to do in Chicago. It's not public yet, but feel free to add this guide to it for a head start ;) http://www.nextstop.com/contest/3ijHpfzBC28/its-my-kind-of-town-chicago/
Carl Sjogreen said 11 months ago:
Chicago contest is now live -- please enter, this is a great guide!
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Carl Sjogreen said 11 months, 1 week ago:
Great guide. Makes me want to do one for San Francisco for kids or anyone.