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The 8 Most Kid-Friendly Restrooms in Chicago

Certain malls, play spaces, museums and hotels across Chicago and the 'burbs are radically changing a trip to the loo for the better. Find out about them here!

By Maria Chambers March 5, 2015

You’ll have a hard time finding someone who enjoys the public bathroom experience, especially with infants and toddlers. But certain malls, play spaces, museums and hotels across Chicago and the ‘burbs are radically changing a trip to the loo for the better. You’ll no longer poo-poo the idea of stopping at a public restroom once you get to know our top 8 kid-friendly choices. Click through our gallery to see them all.

Hotel Lincoln

While this latrine near Lincoln Park Zoo may not offer a microwave or vending machines like some of our other picks, the primary colors, funky houndstooth wallpaper and giant world map flanking the sink will certainly capture a child’s attention.

1816 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park (312-254-4700 or jdvhotels.com)

Photo: Sean Cooley/Thrillist

Did we miss your favorite family lounge? Let us know in the Comments!

— Maria Barnes, with reporting by Tabitha Green