Things to Do in The Loop, Chicago The heart of Chicago's downtown, with the elevated "L" tracks circling around it. Key streets like Lake Street and Wabash Avenue are lined with shops and restaurants, while landmarks such as the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park are nearby.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial ★ 4.7 · 338★
War memorial in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago Cultural Center ★ 4.7 · 6.1k★
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
Willis Tower ★ 4.5 · 24.0k★
skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois
Every day 9 AM – 10 PM
Willis Tower Skydeck ★ 4.6 · 37.3k★
103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 10 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun 9 AM – 10 PM
Chicago Architecture Center ★ 4.7 · 2.1k· $$ ★
Nonprofit promoting the city's built environment through tours, exhibitions & events.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 5 PM
Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 7 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Millennium Park and Cloud Gate ★ 4.7 · 41.0k★
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.
Every day 6 AM – 11 PM
Sears Tower Glass Platform ★ 4.6 · 37.4k
Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalled view. Sears Tower Glass Platform is located in Chicago, Illinois
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 10 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun 9 AM – 10 PM
James M. Nederlander Theatre ★ 4.7 · 4.4k
2,253-seat theater hosting touring Broadway shows in a renovated historic cinema built in 1926.
Tiffany Dome ★ 4.8 · 188
A massive thing of wonder, this stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
Chicago Theater ★ 4.7 · 10.8k
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
Prudential Gem & Jewelry ★ 5.0 · 592
Family-owned shop offering watches, estate jewelry & other high-end baubles, plus repair services.
Art Museum ★ 4.8 · 38.0k
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.
Mon 11 AM – 5 PM
Tue Closed
Wed 11 AM – 5 PM
Thu 11 AM – 8 PM
Fri 11 AM – 5 PM
Sat 11 AM – 5 PM
Sun 11 AM – 5 PM
Chicago Symphony Orchestra ★ 4.9 · 3.9k
Built in 1904, music complex that hosts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra & classical & jazz concerts.
Where to eat & drink in The Loop
Cindy's Rooftop ★ 4.4 · 5.6k· $20–70
Hip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.
Mon 11 AM – 11 PM
Tue 10 AM – 2 PM
Wed 5 PM – 11 PM
Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 5 PM – 12 AM
Sat 5 PM – 12 AM
Sun 10 AM – 11 PM
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe ★ 4.5 · 9.9k· $20–30
Pancakes & other big portions of American eats draw hungry folks to this breakfast-lunch cafe.
Every day 7 AM – 2 PM
Sky Ride Tap ★ 4.7 · 206· $10–20
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Sat Closed
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