Not only can kids hang on the beach, they can also trek around a wooded bird sanctuary and say hi to the dogs visiting the fenced-off dog beach. With plenty of concessions, including The Dock at Montrose Beach, you also won't go hungry.
Summer activities for kids abound in Chicago, so your little ones have no excuse for saying "I'm bored." But when you're just not sure what to do with the family next, check out our list for ideas that go above and beyond playgrounds, free museum days and weekend getaways (though we love all those, too).
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