Chicago · Cook County, IL
Where to take visiting family in Chicago
Scout analyzed 157 Chicago places and surfaced the ones that actually fit visiting family.
Places analyzed
157
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Best neighborhoods for visiting family
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
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Sports & Recreation
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club
Contemporary golf club featuring a practice facility, a pro shop & a restaurant.
Sports & Recreation
The Preserve at Oak Meadows
Sports & Recreation
Links At Carillon Golf Course
Sports & Recreation
The Glen Club
Straightforward lodging with an 18-hole golf course, plus free breakfast, Wi-Fi & parking.
Sports & Recreation
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
Sports & Recreation
Cantigny Golf
South Deering
Harborside International Golf Center
Golf center featuring 2 18-hole courses & practice facilities, plus a clubhouse with a restaurant.
Sports & Recreation
Seven Bridges Golf Club
Public 18-hole golf course, practice area & clubhouse with a bar, grill, pro shop & veranda.
Pulaski Park
Kennedy Rooftop
Stylish rooftop eatery offering sharing plates & hearty pub fare, plus cocktails, wine & beer.
Museum Campus
Shedd Aquarium
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
Fulton Market District
Bottom Lounge
Venue for underground music, beer & casual American comfort food (including vegetarian options).
Chicago Loop
The Chicago Theatre
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
Near North
The Richard H. Driehaus Museum
Restored 19th-century mansion with notable Gilded Age architectural features & antiques.
North Center
Martyrs'
Small bar & live-music venue showcasing eclectic performers, with a menu of pizza & bar bites.
Pilsen
Thalia Hall
This landmark venue, designed as an opera house in 1892, hosts concerts by well-known musical acts.
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park Conservatory
Thousands of exotic plants in an 1890 glass structure, plus outdoor gardens & fountains.
Near North
La Bella Trattoria on Rush
Chicago Loop
ROOF on theWit
A summer hotspot on the 27th floor of theWit Hotel, with skyline views & upmarket cocktails.
Museum Campus
The Museum Campus
57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.
Chicago Loop
LH Rooftop
Three chic levels of hotel rooftop drinking & dining with indoor/outdoor seats & sweeping views.
Chicago Loop
Aire Rooftop Bar Chicago
Seasonal cocktail bar on a hotel rooftop offering sweeping views, fire pits & a light menu.
Fulton Market District
Sawada Coffee
Chill spot for creative & classic coffee drinks in cozy, rustic-chic digs with Ping-Pong.
Chicago Loop
Cindy's Rooftop
Hip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.
Avondale
The Brewed
No reservation needed
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