Things to Do in South Loop, Chicago
A mix of attractions and history, South Loop features the Museum Campus with the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium, and Grant Park, known for events like Lollapalooza.
A mix of attractions and history, South Loop features the Museum Campus with the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium, and Grant Park, known for events like Lollapalooza.
Museum of Contemporary PhotographyArt Museum
Jazz ShowcaseLive Music
Yolk - South LoopBreakfast
By TripSapien · Updated October 6, 2026
Top things to do in South Loop
Where to eat & drink in South Loop
Wagyu House Chicago
★ 4.8 · 5.9kHot Pot· $40–100Wagyu House Chicago is an innovative dining destination dedicated to the art of Japanese cuisine. Specializing in all-you-can-eat Wagyu Shabu-Shabu and Yakiniku, we bring you an authentic and immersive dining experience.
- Mon
- 12 PM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
- Tue–Wed
- 5 PM – 9:30 PM
- Thu
- 12 PM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
- Fri
- 12 PM – 11 PM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 11 PM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 10 PM
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- 1Museum of Contemporary Photography
- 2Jazz Showcase
- 3Yolk - South Loop
- 4Roosevelt Collection Shops
- 5Lakeview Market & Liquors
- 6Wagyu House Chicago
- 7Tilly Bagel Shop
- 8Devil Dawgs on State
- 9Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
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