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Family Illinois Things to Do

It is time to pack up the whole clan and embark on a memorable family vacation. This is a great opportunity to create new memories and enjoy each other, away from the strict routine of daily life. Too much down time can make the kids restless, so make sure you have plenty of family activities planned. At UpTake, we can help you find the most appealing family friendly things to do. From theme parks to playgrounds, and children’s museums, we’ve got you covered.

Top Locations for Family Things to Do in Illinois

BEST REGIONS

1. Quad Cities
2. Little Egypt

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Shedd Aquarium

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84%

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334+ reviews
from 6 sources

GoCityKids.com		1+ reviews
Yelp		156+ reviews
Epinions.com		40+ reviews

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I remember the Shedd being a cool aquarium when I was growing up, but not as cool... more on Yelp

We spent the morning there and thought it was a fun place to be. There is a wide variety of sea creatures... more on TripAdvisor

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Lincoln Park Zoo

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84%

FAMILY VACATION

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233+ reviews
from 4 sources

Epinions.com		16+ reviews
Frommers		1+ reviews
Yelp		194+ reviews

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I thought that this zoo was a remarkable place!! I will recomend to everyone... more on Yahoo! Travel

It is a great place to go with the kids. The zoo is big enough that the kids... more on GoCityKids.com

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DuPage Children's Museum

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83%

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8+ reviews
from 1 sources

Yelp

8+ reviews

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Seven distinct areas, plus two art studios stimulate children's curiosity,... more on OpenList.com

I totally dig this place!! I took my daughter a week ago and she loved it. She... more on Yelp

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Brookfield Zoo

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83%

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27+ reviews
from 2 sources

Yelp		22+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		5+ reviews

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Still one of the best zoos in the world. It has open ai exhibits where... more on TripAdvisor

I always loved this Zoo, I went here often as a child. As soon... more on OpenList.com

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Kiddieland

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83%

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19+ reviews
from 1 sources

Yelp

18+ reviews

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While Not a Six Flags Park, it does what it's supposed to do perfectly. The Little... more on ThrillNetwork.com

Total crap hole! A place were the children of gamblers were dropped off for... more on Yelp

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Magic Waters

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82%

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2+ reviews
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Yahoo! Travel

2+ reviews

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My family has been going to Magic Waters every year. The staff is very... more on Yahoo! Travel

I liked the rides there they were well desgned. I didn't like the space wise.the... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Phillips Park

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82%

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2+ reviews
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2+ reviews

This is an interesting little place. It is a free zoo located in Aurora. I went... more on Yelp

It's free so I didn't expect much and I didn't get much either. The exhibits... more on Yelp

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Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area

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82%

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OVERVIEW: See the Illinois prairie as it appeared 150 years ago at the Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area. This 2,500-acre tract was used for grazing earlier in the century, but... L.L.Bean

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