Architecture & history, Itineraries
Chicago architecture highlights
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…
Architecture and history
Discover new worlds at our must-see museums and historic places.
Architecture & history, Theatre & performing arts
6 historic Chicago theatres
On and off stage, Chicago theatres are full of drama and beauty — especially when you venture off the beaten path. The stories of these…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Chicago Architecture Biennial
September 2021 Free admission • Chicago Cultural Center & partner locations Experience the future of architecture at the Chicago Architecture Biennial. This ground-breaking event, which…
Architecture & history, Food & drink
Chicago’s historic Loop restaurants
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…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events, Museums & art
5 must-see art & architecture events in Chicago
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…
Architecture & history, Tours & attractions
1-day downtown Chicago architecture itinerary
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…
Architecture & history, Itineraries
Tour historic districts in Chicago’s neighborhoods
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…
Architecture & history, Tours & attractions
Chicago architecture tours and attractions
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…
Architecture & history
Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Chicago
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…
Architecture & history
Explore Daniel Burnham architecture in Chicago
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…
Architecture & history, Itineraries
48-hour Chicago architecture itinerary
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…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Open House Chicago
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…
Architecture & history, Tours & attractions
Chicago Architecture Center
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…
Architecture & history, Museums & art
Chicago’s historic house museums
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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