Is it not a good Idea to take kids on vacation to Chicago?

Question

Is it not a good Idea to take kids on vacation to Chicago?

Answer 1

My parents took my brothers and I on vacation to Chicago quite a few times when we were kids. We loved it.

Answer 2

I guess it depends on what it is you want to do whilst on vacation. I see that you were 'born2shop'  and while Chicago is an EXCELLENT city for that, I can't imagine it much fun for kids (depending on age of course..teen girls would LOVE it!)

I don't live far from Chicago and infact use to live very close to downtown so I'm familiar with the sites and such and therefore know what is and isn't fun/appropriate for kids. Plus how to get there as hassle free as possible (something to keep in mind with children)

My son LOVES going to Chicago and has since he was very small. From going to the museums to Navy Pier and the Children's Museum (tons of fun and hands on) to just playing @ OZ Park in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.....Chicago is a WONDERFUL city for kids.

Now as far shopping....I can help you out there as well =)

Answer 3

Chicago is a wonderful city for kids. It has ton of activities and the museums are phenomenal.  

Answer 4

Well it's not Disney World but I guess...

You could take them to some of the museums, the zoo (lincoln park or brookfield), the aquarium, Rock and Roll McDonalds, the new FAO Swartz store inside Macy's, Navy Pier, etc.