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Picasso Sculpture at Daley Plaza
50 W. Washington Street
A Three Dimensional Sculpture gifted to the Richard J. Daley Center in 1967 from the famous artist Pablo Picasso. The Daley Center is named after one of Chicago's most influential mayors and is home to many cultural events throughout the year.
50 W. Washington Street
A Three Dimensional Sculpture gifted to the Richard J. Daley Center in 1967 from the famous artist Pablo Picasso. The Daley Center is named after one of Chicago's most influential mayors and is home to many cultural events throughout the year.
Chicago Theater
175 North State Street
This is a 5,000 seat theater opened in 1921. It is a beautiful venue which is highlighted by the famous "Chicago" marquee.
175 North State Street
This is a 5,000 seat theater opened in 1921. It is a beautiful venue which is highlighted by the famous "Chicago" marquee.
"Harmony"
525 S. State Street
This mural painted by Ben Eine in 2015 is a sight to see while riding the L train. Eine is a former collaborator of Banksy, an anonymous and widely known graffiti artist.
525 S. State Street
This mural painted by Ben Eine in 2015 is a sight to see while riding the L train. Eine is a former collaborator of Banksy, an anonymous and widely known graffiti artist.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
This is a world renowned art museum located in the heart of the Chicago Loop. It is home to over 300,000 works of art. It is easily spotted by the famous lion statues that adorn the steps outside.
111 South Michigan Avenue
This is a world renowned art museum located in the heart of the Chicago Loop. It is home to over 300,000 works of art. It is easily spotted by the famous lion statues that adorn the steps outside.
"Moose Bubblegum Bubble"
33 E. Congress
This graffiti street art was created by Jacob Watts, one of the winners of Wabash Arts Corridor in 2014.
33 E. Congress
This graffiti street art was created by Jacob Watts, one of the winners of Wabash Arts Corridor in 2014.
Cloud Gate (The Bean)
and Millennium Park
201 East Randolph Street
A public park located in the Loop. It was named to celebrate the second millennium. It is a portion of the famous Grant Park highlighted by AT&T Plaza which houses The Cloud Gate sculpture, also known as The Bean. The Bean is a reflective steel sculpture that beautifully highlights the city's skyline. It was inspired by liquid mercury.
and Millennium Park
201 East Randolph Street
A public park located in the Loop. It was named to celebrate the second millennium. It is a portion of the famous Grant Park highlighted by AT&T Plaza which houses The Cloud Gate sculpture, also known as The Bean. The Bean is a reflective steel sculpture that beautifully highlights the city's skyline. It was inspired by liquid mercury.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Avenue
This is a replica and model of the actual hospital. It is built entirely of Legos and revolves within the glass case. The model can be found inside the hospital on the 11th floor, welcoming guests into the cafeteria and Gift Shop. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital is one of only 10 children's hospitals nationwide, and the only one in Illinois, to be named a “Top Hospital” for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group, a national consortium of healthcare payers that promotes “leaps” in patient safety.
225 E. Chicago Avenue
This is a replica and model of the actual hospital. It is built entirely of Legos and revolves within the glass case. The model can be found inside the hospital on the 11th floor, welcoming guests into the cafeteria and Gift Shop. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital is one of only 10 children's hospitals nationwide, and the only one in Illinois, to be named a “Top Hospital” for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group, a national consortium of healthcare payers that promotes “leaps” in patient safety.
Berghoff Restaurant
17 West Adams Street
This is a favorite restaurant in the Loop which serves german food and beer. It is celebrated every year for having been issued the first liquor license "No. 1" in the history of the city of Chicago. They also make delicious root beer.
17 West Adams Street
This is a favorite restaurant in the Loop which serves german food and beer. It is celebrated every year for having been issued the first liquor license "No. 1" in the history of the city of Chicago. They also make delicious root beer.
Jones College Prep High School
700 South State Street
A four year selective enrollment high school, previously opened in 1938 as a grade school. It was also known as Jones Secretarial, a two year commercial school. It has gone through other transformations throughout the years as Jones Commercial and Jones College Prep, being housed in two buildings, the first opened in 1966 to resemble an office building. The old building is now connected to the new Jones College Prep building opened in 2013. This combined building will have a student body of 1700 students. It is named after William Jones who was the first president of the Chicago Board of Education.
700 South State Street
A four year selective enrollment high school, previously opened in 1938 as a grade school. It was also known as Jones Secretarial, a two year commercial school. It has gone through other transformations throughout the years as Jones Commercial and Jones College Prep, being housed in two buildings, the first opened in 1966 to resemble an office building. The old building is now connected to the new Jones College Prep building opened in 2013. This combined building will have a student body of 1700 students. It is named after William Jones who was the first president of the Chicago Board of Education.
"Chi-Boy" Mural by Hebru Brantley
1132 South Wabash Street
Hebru Brantley, a Bronzeville resident, along with the Chicago Loop Alliance and the Wabash Arts Corridor present a mural that is one in a series of murals with similar characters that are seen throughout Chicago.
1132 South Wabash Street
Hebru Brantley, a Bronzeville resident, along with the Chicago Loop Alliance and the Wabash Arts Corridor present a mural that is one in a series of murals with similar characters that are seen throughout Chicago.
The Chicago Water Tower
806 N. Michigan Avenue
Famous for surviving the Great Chicago Fire and being the second-oldest water tower in the United States, Chicago's Water Tower generates many visitors a day who stop by to take pictures or visit the art gallery inside called the City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower. It features the work of local photographers and artists.
806 N. Michigan Avenue
Famous for surviving the Great Chicago Fire and being the second-oldest water tower in the United States, Chicago's Water Tower generates many visitors a day who stop by to take pictures or visit the art gallery inside called the City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower. It features the work of local photographers and artists.
Miller's Pub
134 South Wabash
This is a historic restaurant and bar that was first opened in 1935, currently operated by the Gallios Family since 1950. They didn't have the $500 necessary to change the sign to their name, so it has remained the same. Highlights include the pictures that adorn the walls of celebrities that have been there.
134 South Wabash
This is a historic restaurant and bar that was first opened in 1935, currently operated by the Gallios Family since 1950. They didn't have the $500 necessary to change the sign to their name, so it has remained the same. Highlights include the pictures that adorn the walls of celebrities that have been there.
