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.

  • Vietnam Veterans MemorialMonument
  • Chicago Cultural CenterMuseum
  • Willis TowerObservation Deck

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The Loop in Chicago

Top things to do in The Loop

  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    Vietnam Veterans Memorial

    4.7 · 335
    Monument

    War memorial in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

  • Chicago Cultural Center

    Chicago Cultural Center

    4.7 · 6.0k
    Museum

    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

    Willis Tower

    4.5 · 23.8k
    Observation Deck

    skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois

    Every day
    9 AM – 10 PM
  • Willis Tower Skydeck

    Willis Tower Skydeck

    4.6 · 37.0k
    Observation Deck

    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

    Chicago Architecture Center

    4.6 · 2.1k
    Museum· $$

    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

    Millennium Park and Cloud Gate

    4.7 · 40.1k
    City Park

    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

    Sears Tower Glass Platform

    4.6 · 36.9k
    Historic Landmark

    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

    James M. Nederlander Theatre

    4.7 · 4.3k
    Theater

    2,253-seat theater hosting touring Broadway shows in a renovated historic cinema built in 1926.

  • Tiffany Dome

    Tiffany Dome

    4.8 · 175
    Historic Landmark

    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

    Chicago Theater

    4.7 · 10.7k
    Concert Hall

    French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.

  • Prudential Gem & Jewelry

    Prudential Gem & Jewelry

    5.0 · 560
    Gem Shop

    Family-owned shop offering watches, estate jewelry & other high-end baubles, plus repair services.

  • Art Museum

    Art Museum

    4.8 · 38.0k
    Art Museum

    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

    Chicago Symphony Orchestra

    4.9 · 3.9k
    Theater

    Built in 1904, music complex that hosts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra & classical & jazz concerts.

Where to eat & drink in The Loop

  • Cindy's Rooftop

    Cindy's Rooftop

    4.4 · 5.6k
    Rooftop Bar· $20–70

    Hip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 11 PM
  • Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

    Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

    4.6 · 9.8k
    Brunch· $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

    Sky Ride Tap

    4.7 · 206
    Lounge· $10–20
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed

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Map of The Loop with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  2. 2Chicago Cultural Center
  3. 3Willis Tower
  4. 4Willis Tower Skydeck
  5. 5Chicago Architecture Center
  6. 6Millennium Park and Cloud Gate
  7. 7Sears Tower Glass Platform
  8. 8Cindy's Rooftop
  9. 9James M. Nederlander Theatre
  10. 10Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

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