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Chicago’s is full of truly unique architectural wonders. Use the guide to build your own Chicago architecture itinerary, from the iconic buildings in the Loop…
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Chicago’s is full of truly unique architectural wonders. Use the guide to build your own Chicago architecture itinerary, from the iconic buildings in the Loop…
On and off stage, Chicago theatres are full of drama and beauty — especially when you venture off the beaten path. The stories of these…
September 2021 Free admission • Chicago Cultural Center & partner locations Experience the future of architecture at the Chicago Architecture Biennial. This ground-breaking event, which…
Chicago’s downtown Loop has an abundance of great dining choices. And while there’s plenty of new and trending spots to choose from there’s also a…
Chicago has a long legacy of influential art and architecture. And the city celebrates its creative legacy in a big way every year. The calendar…
Chicago’s skyline has been shaped by some of the biggest names in architecture — Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, and Daniel…
History and architecture go hand in hand in Chicago. Whether you’re inspired by industrial history, interested in local lore, or looking for old-world architecture, you’ll…
Whether you’re a lover of Beaux Arts and Victorian, or inspired by clean-lined modernism, you’ll feel right at home surrounded by Chicago’s history-defining architecture. From…
If you’re a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, you’re going to love Chicago. We’re a treasure trove of Wright buildings and Prairie-school gems, with nearby Oak…
Chicago is an architectural and urban design mecca — and we have architect Daniel Burnham to thank for a lot of that. Two of Burnham’s…
From Prairie School to skyscraper cool, you’ll find architecture that’s just your style in Chicago. Here’s the inside scoop on touring groundbreaking buildings throughout the…
20 neighborhoods. 10 days. Endless places to explore. Open House Chicago is back with a reimagined event. The beloved architecture festival, hosted by the Chicago…
The Chicago Architecture Center offers a fabulous, in-a-nutshell overview of the history of Chicago’s groundbreaking architecture. It’s also the perfect launch pad for discovering the…
Open the door onto history – you’ll feel right at home. Explore Chicago’s extraordinary historic house museums, and walk in the footsteps of Frank Lloyd…
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