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Chicago or NYC for kids?
Posted on 6/24/25 at 9:10 am
Posted on 6/24/25 at 9:10 am
If you were one person taking kids to a city, which would you pick? NYC or Chicago?
I'm leaning towards Chicago. Seems to be easier to get around and there seems to be a ton to do for the kids.
I'm leaning towards Chicago. Seems to be easier to get around and there seems to be a ton to do for the kids.
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Posted on 6/24/25 at 9:34 am to GetCocky11
I've brought my kids to both when they were around 7-10 years old.
Both are great for kids. NYC we did the Staten Island Ferry, Yankees game, saw Frozen on Broadway, ice cream at Serendipity, etc
Chicago we hit a couple museums, rode a ferry to Navy Pier, went to a Cubs game, had deep dish pizza. Chicago's museums are amazing, and our kids loved them. They aren't typical "boring" museums. I remember a lot of cool interactive things for them to see and do
Both are great for kids. NYC we did the Staten Island Ferry, Yankees game, saw Frozen on Broadway, ice cream at Serendipity, etc
Chicago we hit a couple museums, rode a ferry to Navy Pier, went to a Cubs game, had deep dish pizza. Chicago's museums are amazing, and our kids loved them. They aren't typical "boring" museums. I remember a lot of cool interactive things for them to see and do
This post was edited on 6/24/25 at 9:35 am
Posted on 6/24/25 at 9:43 am to slinger1317
My kids like Chicago better because in their words, “it’s not crazy and it was easy.”
Definitely do a cubs game, the zoo and aquarium are fun and there’s another museum that I can’t remember the name of that had a U-boat exhibit that my kids loved.
Definitely do a cubs game, the zoo and aquarium are fun and there’s another museum that I can’t remember the name of that had a U-boat exhibit that my kids loved.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 9:51 am to GetCocky11
I visited both for the first time about a week apart when i was a kid. Chi was like a smaller NY. More likely to get better weather there too during summer. But both have tons of things to do.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 9:52 am to Paco_taco
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My kids like Chicago better because in their words, “it’s not crazy and it was easy.”
Seems to be a fraction of the cost, also.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 10:22 am to slinger1317
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They aren't typical "boring" museums.
Definitely. Field, Shedd, Adler, and Museum of Science and Industry are all pretty interactive and fun.
The Art Institute is the only “boring” for kids of the big museums
Posted on 6/24/25 at 11:59 am to GetCocky11
Biased, but Chicago is far less overwhelming for families.
Happy to answer any questions if you end up choosing Chicago. I wrote a pretty extensive Guide, as well - LINK. Scroll down to 'Things to Do' for something a bit more relevant for children. If you want a list of restaurants and breweries that are predominately kid-friendly, let me know. Have a decent number off the top of my head.
Happy to answer any questions if you end up choosing Chicago. I wrote a pretty extensive Guide, as well - LINK. Scroll down to 'Things to Do' for something a bit more relevant for children. If you want a list of restaurants and breweries that are predominately kid-friendly, let me know. Have a decent number off the top of my head.
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Posted on 7/15/25 at 8:16 pm to GetCocky11
Not sure how many people will see this, but figured I’d bump it instead of starting a new thread.
Posters who have been to NY and to Yankees games….we have an option of a Friday night game or a Saturday afternoon game. My dad seems to think that it’s not safe on the NY Subway after a night game. I’m not sure I agree with him.
Can we make it back to Manhattan on the subway after the game without any issues?
Posters who have been to NY and to Yankees games….we have an option of a Friday night game or a Saturday afternoon game. My dad seems to think that it’s not safe on the NY Subway after a night game. I’m not sure I agree with him.
Can we make it back to Manhattan on the subway after the game without any issues?
Posted on 7/15/25 at 8:19 pm to Prominentwon
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Can we make it back to Manhattan on the subway after the game without any issues?
Yes.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 9:08 am to GetCocky11
Summertime Chi.....
Lots of Museums etc. Less crowded than NYC and yes, easy to get around and navigate.
Lots of Museums etc. Less crowded than NYC and yes, easy to get around and navigate.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 9:53 am to Prominentwon
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My dad seems to think that it’s not safe on the NY Subway after a night game. I’m not sure I agree with him.
The 4 train is one of most used subway lines and is perfectly fine. On top of that after a Yankees game the train will be full of Yankee fans heading back downtown, so the biggest issue is it will be crowded, unless you are scared of yuppie yankee fans heading back to Manhattan.
I've never done this, but you can also take a Metro North train, but its more expensive and a few blocks walk to the stadium, as opposed to the MTA stop which is right outside the stadium.
https://www.mta.info/guides/stadiums/yankee-stadium
Posted on 7/16/25 at 9:58 am to NOLALGD
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The 4 train is one of most used subway lines and is perfectly fine. On top of that after a Yankees game the train will be full of Yankee fans heading back downtown, so the biggest issue is it will be crowded, unless you are scared of yuppie yankee fans heading back to Manhattan.
Yup - In general, the Lex Ave line, which is the 4-5-6 trains, is the busiest in New York. Like you said, the biggest "issue" after a game is a crowded train. No different than Chicago on the Red Line after a game at Wrigley or Guaranteed Rate.
This post was edited on 7/16/25 at 10:00 am
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