With more than 32,000 amazing animals, a 4-D experience theater and a chance to explore the world’s oceans, rivers and reefs right in the heart of Chicago, there’s no way you’ll be battling boredom.

Stroll through one of the many exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry where your kids will learn from in-house scientists through hands-on stations and immersive experiences.

Navy Pier juts out onto Lake Michigan and offers lakeside dining and entertainment, an arcade, boat rides, rotating shows and events, an IMAX theatre, summertime firework shows and, of course, their famous Ferris wheel.

Which planet is the hottest in our solar system? Is there a planet made out of diamonds? What’s the difference between a meteorite and an asteroid? Is space silent? These questions, and more, can be answered by visiting the Adler Planetarium, the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.

They're a first-stop on every tourist's list, but should also be on every Chicagoan's camera roll: engage in a little water play at Crown Fountain in Millennium Park and take a selfie at Cloud Gate (aka The Bean).

Lincoln Park Zoo is full of creatures big and small, it has the perfect lakeside address with stunning city views, offers gobs of family activities and restaurants all around it, it’s gorgeous. . .and, it’s FREE!

Home to more than 2,000 animals, Brookfield Zoo sits within a 216-acre nature park. The zoo hosts seasonal events and offers unforgettable experiences, from dolphin shows to a chance to handfeed a wallaby.

Where else can your kids see gems and diamonds from around the world, human and animal mummies, animal dioramas, and SUE, the most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil ever discovered? The big thing to see these days is literally big: Maximo the Titanosaur, the largest dinosaur that ever lived.

Shoot 94-floors high at the Hancock Building and lean (squeal and maybe cry a little) 30-degrees over the city with 360 CHICAGO and TILT.

Bring your cameras and get ready for family silly time! WNDR Museum, the ever-evolving, immersive art and technology experience, features one-of-a-kind installations from artists, collectives and studios locally and globally that prioritize joy, curiosity and creativity.

Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of illusions! You’ll find more than 80 visual and educational exhibits featuring holograms, stereograms, optical illusions and immersive rooms designed to tease the senses and trick the mind.

Kids can tackle the Cloud Buster, a 30-ton, 37-foot-tall steel dreamscape that celebrates adventure and risk-taking, excavate dinosaur bones and more!

Put your fear of heights aside and walk 4.3 feet into a glass box, The Ledge, at Skydeck Chicago, Willis Tower's heart-pumping attraction. Don't forget to open your eyes! Before you head up, check out their new interactive museum that's just as fun as the views from the top.

We've all stepped on them, but still adore them: LEGOs! Excite the LEGO fans in your family with this ultimate indoor LEGO playground with 2 rides, 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema and fun character meet-and-greets.

Swap screen time for the wide-open spaces at The Morton Arboretum. The kids can explore the Arboretum’s gigantic treehouse, build rock and stick dams in the creek or run through mazes, while also gaining an educational experience.

Smell flowers, walk around greenhouses, breathe fresh air, bike and run around outside at the Chicago Botanic Garden. From trains exhibits to a butterfly immersion, there are a plethora of seasonal events to enjoy.

This 300-acre adventure park features the largest aerial adventure course in North America, over-water ziplines, 5 miles of hiking trails, mountain biking, paddlesports, laser tag and a dedicated kids’ zone. They are one of the few outdoor adventure parks in the country that accommodates disabilities with the addition of new adaptive technology.

The Art Institute of Chicago (ARTIC) has way more than Renoir, Picasso, Monet and Van Gogh paintings to pique a mini art aficionado’s interest. Don’t be deterred by the quiet library-like atmosphere, they have kid-appropriate spaces that encourage little ones to discover, explore and, believe it or not, make some rowdy noise.

Learn how butterflies get their color, how turtles hibernate and where birds migrate. For over 160 years, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum has been connecting curious kids to nature and science through immersive exhibits, family events and educational programs.