Teen Activities in Chicago
15 teen-friendly things to do in Chicago for ages 13–17. Activities teens will actually enjoy, with cost and logistics info for parents.
$$$Art Institute of Chicago
4.8(52,000)
Ages: Best for ages 6-17
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Partially FreeMaggie Daley Park
4.8(14,500)
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
FreePromontory Point
4.8(3,200)
Ages: All ages
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Free
Chicago Riverwalk
4.7(5,500)
Ages: All ages
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
FreeMillennium Park and Cloud Gate
4.7(72,000)
Ages: Best for ages 2-17
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
FreeMontrose Beach
4.6(4,200)
Ages: All ages
Outdoor
$$$Museum of Science and Industry
4.6(24,000)
Ages: Best for ages 4-16
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$$Field Museum of Natural History
4.6(28,000)
Ages: Best for ages 4-16
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$$360 Chicago (formerly John Hancock Observatory)
4.6(18,000)
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$$Shedd Aquarium
4.5(32,000)
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
4.5(15,000)
Ages: All ages
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$$Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower
4.5(42,000)
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$Adler Planetarium
4.5(18,000)
Ages: Best for ages 3-17
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$Portillo's Hot Dogs
4.4(12,000)
Ages: All ages
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Partially FreeNavy Pier
4.4(62,000)
Ages: Best for ages 3-14
Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
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