American Girl Place

Chicago's other famous deep-dish spot near Michigan Avenue, rebuilt on its original site after a 2000 demolition.

The observation deck on the 94th floor of the former John Hancock Center, now branded 360 Chicago, with a fully accessible entrance and family restrooms.

An all-suite extended-stay hotel one block off Michigan Avenue, with full kitchens in every suite and free hot breakfast, an easy walk to Millennium Park and Navy Pier.

An early-childhood arts and play studio on the sixth level of the 900 N Michigan shops, offering music, movement and art classes for ages 0 to 6, with drop-in options.

A five-star high-rise hotel on the Magnificent Mile with a 44-foot heated indoor pool and lake views.

An upscale downtown steakhouse that keeps a kids' menu and high chairs on hand, with staff attentive to family celebrations.