Where I Take My Family When They Visit Me In Chicago

Mommy Poppins / by Lauren Hill / February 13, 2026

As a Chicagoan for nearly 20 years, I entertain many family members and friends with kids who visit from all over. Chicago is a sprawling city packed with personality: We’re known as a sports town, an architectural marvel, a food-lovers' paradise, the birthplace of house music, a place of windy politicians, and a home to almost every culture under the sun.

Leaning away from the touristy and more to the tried-and-true, here’s where I take out-of-towners when they visit Chicago. For more family-friendly Chicago outings, check out our giant list of the 100 Best Things To Do in Chicago with Kids. Read More Here.