Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Itasca

We've collected top 10 mentioned kid friendly attractions in Itasca from other articles such as The Telegraph, Tripster Travel Guide, Chicago Parent.

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Itasca

Millennium Park
Millennium Park
4.8 (58155 ratings)4.5 (22489 ratings)
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksHistoric Walking AreasPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Navy Pier
Navy Pier
4.6 (50660 ratings)4 (13593 ratings)
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Sights & LandmarksAmusement centerCultural centerEvent venuePiers & BoardwalksTheme Parks
Mentioned by Leisure Pass Group
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"Navy Pier and its surrounding attractions are full of fun activities for kids and adults alike (see above for some more details on all the stuff you can enjoy while there). Take a stroll around the pier, sample some classic boardwalk eats, and take a spin on the iconic Ferris wheel for unbeatable views of the city. Use your Go Chicago Card All-Inclusive Pass to get a 4-Ride pass for Navy Pier attractions, including the ever-popular Centennial Wheel."
Mentioned by UpgradedPoints.com
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"Navy Pier is one of Chicago’s most popular attractions and is certainly not your average pier. Stretching over 3,000-feet into Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is packed full of entertainment, offering 50-acres of shops, restaurants, parks, and attractions. Enjoy a ride on the Centennial Wheel that stands prominently in the middle of Pier Park, and there’s often live music, art exhibitions, and firework displays throughout the summer."
Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory
4.8 (6118 ratings)4.5 (719 ratings)
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields, tennis courts & more.
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksBotanical gardenHistoric SitesGardens
Grant Park
Grant Park
4.7 (16394 ratings)4.5 (854 ratings)
319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
City parkNature & ParksPark
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
4.6 (1427 ratings)4.5 (181 ratings)
Environmental museum with outdoor walkways for observing local wildlife & kid-friendly exhibits.
2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Natural history museumMuseumsChildren's MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
The 26 best things to do in Chicago with kids
"This Lincoln Park museum uses hands-on exhibits to explore Illinois ecology and natural history. Check out a butterfly greenhouse, splash in water tables to explore how rivers work, and learn how the museum hatches and raises wetland animals like turtles. A post shared by Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (@naturemuseum) on Mar 20, 2017 at 9:13am PDT"
Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago Riverwalk
4.8 (9928 ratings)4.5 (2541 ratings)
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
Chicago, IL 60601, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksHistoric Walking Areas
Sherman Park
Sherman Park
4.2 (527 ratings)
An oasis known as one of the nation's first urban parks, with a lagoon, fishing & wildlife.
1301 W 52nd St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Park
Mentioned by Do312
The Best Parks In Chicago
"Explore all 60 acres of Chicago’s historic Sherman Park on the city’s South Side. A big, circular ring-like pond encompasses the whole park, so you will never be far from views of the water. This historic park offers multiple baseball fields, a tennis court, and a basketball court."
La Michoacana Favorita
La Michoacana Favorita
4.5 (95 ratings)
6236 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
Ice cream shop
St. Hyacinth Basilica
St. Hyacinth Basilica
4.8 (192 ratings)5 (12 ratings)
Grand red-brick Polish cathedral dedicated in 1921 & featuring an ornate Baroque interior.
3636 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
BasilicaSights & LandmarksCatholic churchChurches & Cathedrals
goosefoot® food and wine
goosefoot® food and wine
5 (2 ratings)
2654 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Takeout RestaurantIce cream shopWine store

Top Best Restaurants in Itasca

The J. Parker
The J. Parker
4.3 (969 ratings)
Handcrafted cocktails, a light New American menu & city views on the Hotel Lincoln's swanky rooftop.
1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
LoungeBarRestaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Lincoln ParkThe Hotel Lincoln’s famous retractable rooftop oasis continues to wine and dine cocktail-craving Chicagoans atop its unique parkside perch. Bask in breathtaking lakefront views while nibbling upmarket bar snacks like truffle fries and buffalo cauliflower paired with inventive mixed drinks like the mezcal-infused Fifteen Puzzle or the Scotch-packed See the Elephant. Be sure to get there early—this joint doesn’t take reservations.How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Winter Rooftop Bars in Chicago | Best Rooftop Bars Chicago 2020
"The J. Parker, the all-seasons rooftop atop Hotel Lincoln, offers sweeping views of a frosty Lincoln Park Zoo and Lake Michigan. Their outdoor seating now features heaters, plus a glass retractable roof and floor-to-ceiling windows for plenty of air circulation. If you’re looking for wintery cocktails, their seasonal selection include a variety of hot toddies."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Butternut Empanadas • butternut squash, salsa Bandera, and avocado cream • #JParkerChicago #BokaRestaurantGroup. The J. Parker is a classy Chicago restaurant that not only offers some great food but also an amazing view. Sitting on top of Hotel Lincoln, J. Parker offers 55 indoor seats as well as 140 outside seats."
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4.7 (1406 ratings)
Cash-only American comfort & gluten-free fare plus a full bar in art-filled surrounds with a patio.
5020 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
American restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
Ada Street
Ada Street
4.6 (321 ratings)
New American-Mediterranean meals & craft cocktails served in a chic candlelit space with patio.
1664 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
GastropubBarRestaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"Located in one of Chicago’s quieter neighborhoods, Ada Street is a stylish and contemporary restaurant that serves New American-Mediterranean cuisine in a refined and elegant setting. Owners Michael Kornick and David Morton provide guests with a menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as pan-seared Arctic char, grilled baby octopus, and agave glazed lamb ribs. Ada Street also has an eclectic selection of handcrafted cocktails, local and imported brews and beers on tap, and fine red and white wines."
Mentioned by The Infatuation
The Best Chicago Restaurants For Date Night - Chicago
"Twinkly nights and a pretty patio are pretty much a slam dunk for any successful date night, and Ada Street delivers on it all. Sit outside and share small plates in a cute little courtyard if you can, but know that the inside offers a similarly pleasant experience."
Mentioned by Lake Shore Lady
Best Chicago Date Night Restaurants
"If you weren’t actively looking for this restaurant, you wouldn’t find it. But you should look for it, because the food is delicious and the cozy interior is the perfect escape on a winter night."

Best Pastries in Itasca

Tous Les Jours
Tous Les Jours
4.4 (398 ratings)
2144 S Archer Ave unit a, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
BakeryPastry shop
Eataly Chicago
Eataly Chicago
4.4 (276 ratings)
43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Italian restaurantCafeCooking schoolItalian grocery storePasta shopPastry shopPizza TakeoutWine store
Mentioned by The Blonde in Pink
The Best Lunch Spots in Chicago
"I have been going here for as long as I can remember; it may be my original first favorite restaurant in Chicago. Fun fact, I posted that first picture to my feed back when I started my account back in 2014!. Eataly can only be described as an Italian food mecca… With several different restaurants, markets, wine bars, even a nutella bar, this place is a true destination and SO much fun."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 16 Most Instagram-Worthy Restaurants in Chicago
"Description: Nutella® and Eataly are iconic Italian brands that share a common belief in amazing food. The Nutella Bar at Eataly Chicago is unreal. Be sure to try their all-natural gelato served in a crunchy waffle cup."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
Where to Get Takeout Tonight in Chicago
"Well, Eataly’s takeout pies are purposefully under baked so that, once you throw one in the oven for a couple of minutes, it’ll taste just like you’re at the restaurant. You can order Eataly today off Caviar."
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
4.4 (1393 ratings)
Stylish spot supplying gourmet donuts, milkshakes, hot coffee drinks & cold brew on tap.
181 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Donut shopBagel shopBakeryCafeCoffee shopDessert shopPastry shop
Mentioned by The World and Then Some
The best desserts in Chicago! 20 Amazing places that you HAVE to try
"Stan’s Donuts are next on our list of the best desserts in Chicago. Stan’s Donuts is a classic choice for desserts in Chicago, and they’re seriously delicious too!. In fact, if you ask any local Chicagoans they’ll probably have heard of Stan’s Donuts!"
Mentioned by Loop Chicago
Where to order takeout and delivery in the Loop
"Stan's Donuts has quickly become a Chicago icon with decadent flavored donuts, cookies and delicious beverages. They are currently open every day for takeout and delivery."

Best Vegan Restaurants in Itasca

Protein Bar & Kitchen
Protein Bar & Kitchen
4.4 (222 ratings)
10 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Health food restaurantCatererGluten-free restaurantJuice shopVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
15 Top Fancy and Healthy Fast Food Restaurants in Chicago
"Buffalo burritos are usually on the naughty list when it comes to eating right. Unless you are eating at this protein-packed Chicago chain, then that burrito is made with vegan Buffalo sauce, all-natural chicken and organic quinoa wrapped in a whole-wheat flax tortilla with under 500 calories."
Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
4.7 (512 ratings)
Plant-based burgers, Asian-inspired entrees & housemade desserts served in relaxed surrounds.
5812 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Vegan restaurant
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
11 vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Chicago for a meat-free meal
"Vegans rejoice — you’ll be able to satisfy all your cravings for Asian flavors at Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen. This “wonderland for vegans” is dedicated to crafting flavorful, healthy 100% vegan dishes that change how diners think about a plant-based diet. Choose from an extensive list of entrees, including miso ramen, chow mein, bibimbap with smoked tofu, chana masala poke bowl, and so much more."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
5 Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago
"Alice & Friends’ Vegan Kitchen was founded by Alice Lee in 2001. Their lifestyle flows out of sincere respect for all living things and a desire to make as little impact as possible on the ecosystem. Their goal is to create a wonderland for vegans and those who want to adopt a plant-based diet."
Eden Chicago
Eden Chicago
4.8 (303 ratings)
Creative New American fare with Mediterranean influences pairs with craft cocktails in a chic space.
1748 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
American restaurantBrunch restaurantRestaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"At Eden, fresh, local, and sustainable fare is the focus, an approach that chef Devon Quinn accomplishes with the help of an onsite greenhouse, which stocks everything from arugula and oregano to fennel and figs. See them employed in a range of daytime dishes, such as breakfast bowls with Spanish fried eggs and jasmine rice, smoked ham crepes with gruyere and caramelized onions, and a Philly cheesesteak torta with peppers and provolone."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Itasca

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Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Mt. Prospect
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Staybridge Suites Chicago-Oakbrook Terrace, an IHG Hotel
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Sheraton Suites Chicago Elk Grove
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