Your Own Family Day Off Travel Guide to Chicago Illinois

Chicago is a world class city. There is so much to do and see in Chicago. There are plenty of fun things to do with a family in Chicago. Chicago also offers many educational experiences for the family as well. The biggest problem with Chicago offering so much to do and see is knowing what are the best things to see and where to stay while you are seeing them. This family Chicago travel guide can make it easier to know decide where to stay and what to see while you are in the Windy City.

Chicago is known as the Windy City for a reason. It gets windy in Chicago. Not only windy but cold. The best times of the year to go to avoid the cold weather are between April through November. Of course at both extremes of these times you still may hit some cold weather but snow is less likely in any of these months. Now that you know what time of the year to go you need to know where to go.

Which hotel is the best for your family to stay in depends on your budget. The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is one of the nicest in the city but will cost you. Other pricey but wonderful hotels include the Peninsula Hotel Chicago and Park Hyatt Chicago. Being a major city getting any room in the city will be expensive but there are some good rooms at good prices if you know where to look. For budget minded families the Hotel Palomar is not only affordable it is in a great location and you get more then you pay for.

Now you found when and where to go but you don't know what to do. This Chicago travel guide can help you here too. Chicago has some world class museums. One museum which is very popular and kids will love is the Field Museum. Here kids can see the largest known T-Rex skeleton, many other dinosaurs skeletons, and the infamous man eating lions which the film Ghost and the Darkness was based on. The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the best in the world and features many famous works of art such as American Gothic and Nighthawks . Chicago has many more museums of interest as well. Other popular family museums include the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago History Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum.

Besides the educational experiences there are other things to do and see in Chicago. The Sears Tower is a popular tourist destination. If you are in town during the Baseball season you can catch a game at Wrigley field.

Getting around Chicago is fortunately easy thanks to the L or elevated train system that runs through all the major parts of the city. Getting a weekly pass for the family will be cheaper and easier then renting a car.

When you are seeing the sites you will need to eat. Hagens Fish Market is popular and cheap if you like fish. Schwa is a popular but high priced spot for American food. For traditional dogs and on a budget you can try Hot Doug's.There are plenty of other popular food option in Chicago. One good idea is to ask the locals where they like.

While this family Chicago travel guide gave you a few places to stay and see Chicago has lots more that was not even mentioned. Chicago is sure to have something of interest for all your family members.