From splash parks and skydecks to hands-on museums and beach days, this is your guide to kid-approved Chicago adventures, tips, and cozy places to stay.

Crowdsourced from locals on Reddit, X, and beyond, discover Chicago’s secret museums, hidden restaurants, and surreal adventures, plus itineraries and stays.

From iconic sights to local eats, explore Chicago like a local with our ultimate guide, complete with travel tips and Sonesta stays near the action.

You’re in Chicago with your phone in one hand, maybe a coffee in the other, looking for what’s next; something memorable yet inexpensive, preferably free.

There’s a reason this stretch of California draws families back again and again. It’s easy to move through, packed with icons, and full of the kind of everyday magic that doesn’t require a ticket. Kids get castles and sea lions. Parents get wide walkable towns and a little breathing room between the highlights. This trip […]

Journey the Great Lakes from Chicago’s skyline to Cleveland’s waterfront, with sandy dunes, cultural stops, lake adventures, and Sonesta stays along the way.

Drive Florida from Jacksonville’s historic charm to Key West’s Island vibes, with beach towns, nature stops, coastal flavors, and Sonesta stays along the way.

Loop through Texas on a family-friendly road trip connecting Dallas, Austin and San Antonio, with museums, zoos, historic sites, parks, and Sonesta stays along the way.