4 Family-Friendly Finds in Illinois
Explore life on the frontier, dig in to delicious ice cream (complete with a pool of giant sprinkles) and see adorable animals at play at these stops in the Land of Lincoln.
Seldovia, the sea otter pup, swims playfully through the Abbott Oceanarium. This area within Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium reflects the ecosystem found in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and is just one facet of the 422,000-square-foot facility along Lake Michigan. Illinois is rich with kid-friendly getaways, from larger-than-life sculptures in the town of Casey, to the pink-hued Museum of Ice Cream in Chicago.
Apple River Fort State Historic Site
Explore life on the Midwestern frontier in Elizabeth, Illinois, at this living-history destination with activities, costumed reenactors and special events.
Museum of Ice Cream
This attraction housed in Chicago, Illinois’ historic Tribune Tower offers 14 installations, including the chance to swim in a pool of giant sprinkles.
Giant Public Art Sculptures
From a towering mailbox to a giant golf tee, the intricate details and bright colors of these larger-than-life works capture visitors’ imaginations in Casey, Illinois.
Shedd Aquarium
Explore marine life in Chicago, Illinois, at this 422,000-square-foot aquarium that is the third-largest attraction of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.
Story:
Gracie Metz
Issue:
Weekend Guides
