From the Purple Line to a quick drive on I-94, you can plan a daytrip or staycation in Chicago this spring break!
Field Museum
Chicago’s Field Museum has something for everyone in the family. Kids can learn all about dinosaurs when they meet the museum’s T.Rex, SUE. Creepy crawler lovers can learn all about bloodsucking species at their most recent Bloodsuckers exhibit!
Museum of Science and Industry
One of the largest museums in the world awaits on Lake Shore Drive. The Museum of Science and Industry has fascinating exhibits from genetics to farming. Visit over spring break to see the 007 James Bond exhibit and Black Creativity exhibit!
The Lincoln Park Zoo
Immerse your family in the jungle right in the heart of the city. Lincoln Park Zoo is free to all ages! Pop in to watch seal training or ape cognition and care during the week. You can also take your child on the Lionel Train Adventure.
Shedd Aquarium
Home to over 32,000 animals, you can visit the indoor Shedd Aquarium no matter what the Chicago spring weather brings us. Take a tour of this massive facility or set up a penguin encounter to meet a real-life penguin!
Adler Planetarium
If the stars align this spring break, you’ll take your family to America’s first planetarium, right here in Chicago. Use Chicagoland’s largest telescope in Doane Observatory, watch a Sky Show, and visit the Space Shop for souvenirs!
Whether you travel 30 minutes or 5 hours, there are plenty of spring break vacation ideas near Evanston, IL. Start planning your short getaway today!