KID FRIENDLY: Address: 119 West 56th Street, New York , US Website: leparkermeridien.tenoverten.com Phone: 212 767 1010 With even more nail salons springing up all over the city, it’s easy to be dazed by the adverts for $20 mani/pedis that can leave your cuticles more raw than relaxed. Enter Tenoverten, whose mission is to make a manicure …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1220 West Webster Avenue, Chicago, US Website: floriole.com Phone: 773.883.1313 Since its beginnings in a tent at the Green City Market, Floriole has been committed to using locally-sourced goods and ingredients. What the bakery can’t grow on its rooftop garden comes from local organic farms and producers, and the results are delicious. Its menu …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, US Website: fieldmuseum.org Phone: 312.922.9410 With a collection of more than 24 million specimens, the Field Museum of Natural History is sure to have something to fascinate all. The extensive exhibits—in anthropology, botany, paleontology, geology, and zoology—serve as both a crucial database for the world of science and …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 2104 West Roscoe Street, Chicago, US Website: cinnamonboutique.com Phone: 773 281 2466 Everything is sweeter with a little cinnamon, even the clothes and accessories at Cinnamon Boutique! This classic store sells sophisticated garb with a splash of edge. “I love Cinnamon Boutique in Roscoe Village. The owner, Emily, has great style and seems to …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 700 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, US Website: www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org Phone: 312.527.1000 The Chicago Children’s Museum has created a world where play and learning connect. This three-floor, 57,000-square-feet exhibition space is filled from floor to ceiling with educational exhibits, public programs, and interactive playrooms. “The Chicago Children’s Museum is phenomenal,” says Sasha Adler. “There are so …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, US Website: thedaleycenter.com Phone: 877.244.2246 The Chicago Picasso at the Daley Center, commonly referred to as “The Picasso,” is not only a well-known landmark and a major work of art, but has also become a central hub around which Chicagoans gather. The remarkable 50-feet steel sculpture was unveiled in …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 3306 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, US Website: buildingblockstoys.com Phone: 773.235.1888 Building Blocks Toy Store has more to offer than your average toyshop. Owner Katherine McHenry welcomes the community with hands-on activities such as “crafternoons,” a weekly free crafts session at the store, and fun and free game nights. Lindsey Gladstone says, “When this packed-to-the-ceiling …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1504 North Fremont Street, Chicago, US Website: bubblesacademy.com/ Phone: 312.944.7677 A community of teaching artists, child development experts, and like-minded parents, Bubbles Academy is not only an inviting introduction to art, music, and movement, but also a major aid to new families. “Chicago winters can be long and cold—we can start to feel restless …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, US Website: chicagobotanic.org Phone: 847.835.5440 The world-renowned Chicago Botanic Garden covers over 385 acres and consists of more than 2.4 million plants in 26 gardens and four natural habitats. There is no wonder why it is the most-visited public garden with nearly one million visitors annually. Bring your budding …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1531 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, US Website: bigstarchicago.com Phone: 773.235.4039 Located on the corner just north of Wicker Park Field House, Big Star is an essential stop to fulfill your south-of-the-border cravings. Sasha Adler says, “This taco bar in Wicker Park has insanely delicious food, an amazing drink menu, and is a guaranteed fun …
