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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
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Top things to do in South Loop

  • Museum of Contemporary Photography in South Loop, Chicago

    Museum of Contemporary Photography

    4.4 · 561
    Art Museum

    Museum offering programs & events, with a U.S.-focused permanent collection & rotating exhibits.

    Mon–Wed
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Thu
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Roosevelt Collection Shops in South Loop, Chicago

    Roosevelt Collection Shops

    4.4 · 3.3k
    Shopping Mall

    Modern open-air mall with popular chain retailers, a movie theater & a park with a playground.

    Every day
    10 AM – 7 PM
  • Lakeview Market & Liquors in South Loop, Chicago

    Lakeview Market & Liquors

    Wine Shop
    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    8 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    8 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    8 AM – 10 PM

Where to eat & drink in South Loop

  • Jazz Showcase in South Loop, Chicago

    Jazz Showcase

    4.8 · 1.2k
    Live Music· $10–30

    Long-time (since 1947), 170-seat Jazz club showcasing local, national & international acts.

    Mon
    5 PM – 7:30 PM
    Tue–Fri
    7 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    7 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    3:30 PM – 10 PM
  • Yolk - South Loop in South Loop, Chicago

    Yolk - South Loop

    4.5 · 4.7k
    Breakfast· $20–30

    Cafe chain serving creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches in a cheery, contemporary atmosphere.

    Every day
    7 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Wagyu House Chicago in South Loop, Chicago

    Wagyu House Chicago

    4.8 · 5.9k
    Hot Pot· $40–100

    Wagyu 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
  • Tilly Bagel Shop in South Loop, Chicago

    Tilly Bagel Shop

    4.6 · 900
    Bagels· $10–20

    A bagel shop in Fulton Market known for handcrafted sourdough bagels, cream cheese, bagel sandwiches, and coffee, baked on-site every morning.

    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 1 PM
  • Devil Dawgs on State in South Loop, Chicago

    Devil Dawgs on State

    4.4 · 4.1k
    Hot Dogs· $10–20

    Laid-back counter-serve joint offering creative hot dogs, burgers, and milkshakes, plus hand-cut fries.

    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM

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Map of South Loop with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Museum of Contemporary Photography
  2. 2Jazz Showcase
  3. 3Yolk - South Loop
  4. 4Roosevelt Collection Shops
  5. 5Lakeview Market & Liquors
  6. 6Wagyu House Chicago
  7. 7Tilly Bagel Shop
  8. 8Devil Dawgs on State

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