Plan a Family Trip to Chicago This Summer

The summer trip seems to be a family tradition. From road trips to Disney World or the Grand Canyon to backpacking adventures around the globe, a family trip is a time to learn, explore, and bond as a family before the chaos of work, school, social activities and events resumes in the fall. In the US, one of the best places for a family vacation is the Midwest city of Chicago.

Beacuse it's a major hub in the center of the country, it's easy to find cheap flights to Chicago from most major cities. You can also drive from other Midwest states like Wisconsin, Missouri, Michigan and Indiana. And summer travel deals - particularly during the week - can help bring the cost down even more. Chicago also offers lots of free and cheap things to do, many of which are ideal for families. Window shopping at the larger-than-life stores on the Magnificent Mile,  walking along the Lakefront path, riding the water taxi on the Chicago River, browsing at farmers markets and seeing the animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo are all free activities great for kids of all ages - as well as adults.

And if you visit Chicago in summer, you can take advantage of the city's lakefront location and play or swim at one of the many beaches location on its 26 miles of shoreline or attend a summer festival, which seem to happen every week. When the heat gets to be too much, there are plenty of ways to cool down too, like ducking into one of the city's great museums. The museums are fascinating for adults, but will also capitvate kids with exhibits like Sue, the giant T-Rex skeleton at the Field Museum or the underground mine ride at the Museum of Science and Industry. And after a long day of sightseeing, the kids can check out the view at the Signature Lounge atop the John Hancock Building, while mom and dad relax with a cocktail.

Photos by Paul and Christa

 

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