• Chicago has some toddler-friendly activities.chicago river, chicago image by rese3282 from Fotolia.com
  
  A visit to Chicago can make for an exciting vacation, but raveling with a toddler means you'll have to take some things into consideration. While many sites appeal to adult visitors, activities for toddlers are a little less well-known. There are, however, several things you can do with your little one when visiting the Windy City.
  
  

American Girl

• The American Girl company is a doll brand that is a favorite with little girls of all ages. The company produces dolls, accessories and books and has its headquarters in Chicago. The company's flagship store offers little girls an entire day of enjoyment, from beauty parlors where the girls and their dolls can get a makeover, to a film screening room showing American Girl short films. There is even a restaurant where the girls can have a tea party with their dolls.
  
  American Girl Place
  
  835 N. Michigan Avenue
  
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  877-247-5223
  
  americangirl.com
  
  

Farm-in-the-Zoo

• Farm-in-the-Zoo is an interactive site designed specifically to give little ones a taste of what a working farm is like. Toddlers can pet gentle farm animals and play at mock cow-milking, butter churning and produce picking. This old fashioned red barn has activities for older kids as well, making it an ideal spot for a family of all ages. Located in the Lincoln Park Zoo, the farm gives you a chance to take in the park as well.
  
  Farm-in-the-Zoo
  
  2200 N Cannon Drive
  
  Chicago, IL 60614
  
  312-742-2000
  
  lpzoo.org
  
  

Chicago Children's Museum

• The Chicago Children's Museum is near the Navy Pier and is an ideal way to spend an afternoon after visiting the pier with toddlers. The museum has 15 permanent exhibits pertaining to children, like toys through the years and beloved children's characters. The museum also has several play areas appropriate for small children. Price is $10 for adults and children, and free for children under 1, as of October 2010.
  
  Chicago Children's Museum
  
  700 E Grand Ave
  
  Chicago, IL 60611+3577
  
  312-527-1000
  
  chicagochildrensmuseum.org