Teen Activities in Chicago
21 teen-friendly things to do in Chicago for ages 13–17. Activities teens will actually enjoy, with cost and logistics info for parents.
The Game Show Game Show
4.9(80)
Ages: Best for ages 8-16 (and competitive adults)
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FreeKovler Seal Pool
4.9(37)
Ages: All ages
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FreeNature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo
4.8(941)
Ages: All ages
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
FreeMontrose Point Bird Sanctuary
4.8(1,490)
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up (especially curious nature kids)
Outdoor
Partially FreeChicago Botanic Garden
4.8(7,698)
Ages: All ages — best experienced by season
Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
FreeMillennium Park
4.8(91,181)
Ages: All ages — truly universal
Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Partially FreeLake Katherine Nature Center
4.8(3,457)
Ages: Best for ages 3-16
Outdoor
The Morton Arboretum
4.8(13,999)
Ages: All ages
Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Museum of Illusions Chicago
4.7(4,690)
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
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FreeLaBagh Woods
4.7(1,872)
Ages: 6–16
Outdoor
Chicago Zoological Society
4.7(320)
Ages: All ages
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Color Factory Chicago
4.7(1,465)
Ages: Best for ages 4-14 (and color-loving adults)
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Altitude Trampoline Park
4.6(294)
Ages: 3–16
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Brookfield Zoo
4.6(28,201)
Ages: All ages
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ClimbZone Chicago
4.6(313)
Ages: Best for ages 4-16
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Jump Town
4.5(100)
Ages: 3–16
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Funtopia Glenview
4.5(953)
Ages: 5–16
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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
4.3(100)
Ages: 3–16
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Altitude Trampoline Park - Skokie
4.2(1,177)
Ages: 3–16
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Altitude Chicago Trampoline Park
4.2(803)
Ages: 3–16
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Safari Land
4.2(2,124)
Ages: Best for ages 4-16
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