The best family-friendly activities in Illinois for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Discover the real Chicago with those who really know it! At ChicaGo Turismo we transform a simple tour into an unforgettable experience. More than visiting...
$45

Come see the beautiful Starved Rock Area as we wander through towering St. Peters sandstone bluffs with Bald Eagles soaring overhead. Great American Pelicans populate...
$97

Our Chicago Walking Instagram Tour will take you to the most Instagrammable spots in Chicago all in one day. If you are looking for a...
$236

Enjoy a private and authentic online cooking class and learn to make Nancy's recipe for Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza, a style of pizza that originated...
$59

Explore over 30 iconic movie and TV locations on this two-hour walking tour of downtown Chicago! Visit sites from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Untouchables,...
$87

Let’s take photos at one of Chicago’s most famous spots - the bright red CHICAGO sign at the Chicago Theatre! During this 30-40 minute photo...
$99

Five days to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the three major lakes in the Great Lakes region of the United States, all of which are...
$1,180

The Mississippi backwaters in this area is an untouched natural habitat. No other canoe/kayak rental company will put you into the heart of this wonderland....
$200

Take in three of the Great Lakes and a string of classic Midwest towns on this four-day small-group loop out of Chicago. Travel up the...
$995

Set sail for a memorable experience on Lake Michigan with a Signature Chicago Brunch Cruise that is as scenic as it is delicious! You'll savor...
$100

Best Chinatown Food and Walking Tour in town! The Chicago’s Chinatown Food and Walking Tour is a 3-hour immersive culinary and cultural experience designed to...
$85

Grafton History and Ghost Tales
Explore Grafton's chilling past on this one-hour walking tour, where history meets the supernatural. - One-hour walking tour focused on Grafton's history and ghost stories...
$25

Go beyond Capone. An expert guides uncovers the Beer Wars, the ambushes, and the brutal rivalries on these exact streets....
$30

Our tours are not only personable (due to small group sizes), but also create an immersive experience with our knowledge and expertise in street art....
$27

Explore Chicago’s historic Loop through the prism of its architecture. This three-hour trek will cover defining moments from 350 years of Chicago’s history, including the...
$50

You’ll be creating a unique fragrance that is true to you! We save it on file so you can order refills (at a discounted rate...
$85

Discover the streets of Lincoln Park, Chicago, and the Magnificent Lake Front on a high-quality electric bike rental from E-Z Rider Bike Shop. Our e-bikes...
$85

More than 100 years later, stories of Prohibition-era Chicago still capture the public’s imagination. But the portrayal of that era in popular culture isn't always...
$35

Forget the history you learned in school—Chicago’s story looks very different when told through the women who helped shape it. On this captivating 2-hour walking...
$35

Chinatown Food Tour
Experience the authentic flavors of Chinatown on a 3-hour guided food tour curated by Chicago Tribune Good Eating Award winner Z.J. Tong. As you explore...
$98

