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Chicago Attractions

Chicago Attractions

Attractions

 - 111 South Michigan Avenue. A world class art museum like no other. Also located right next to Millenium Park, the Bean, and the Chicago Cultural Center.

 - 401 N. Michigan or Navy Pier. Learn about Chicago’s rich, historic architecture treasures and famous landmarks through a 60 or 75 minute boat tour.

 - 1601 N Clark St. The Chicago History Museum cares for, showcases, and interprets millions of authentic pieces of Chicago and U.S. history. 

 - Along Wacker Dr. You can grab food and drinks to eat outside while you enjoy the beautiful architecture, boats, and river. 

 (also known as the Bean) - 201 E Randolph St. Famous public sculpture located at Millennium Park.

 - 740 East 56th Place. The nation's oldest independent African American museum is celebrating 60 years. 

 - 1400 S Lake Shore Dr. The Field is one of the largest natural history museums in the world and offers a wonderful day of learning and adventure. 

 - 337 E Randolph St. Large urban park in the loop community area, includes the famous Buckingham Fountain.

 - 333 W 35th St. Home of the Chicago White Sox! 

 - 875 North Michigan Ave. 100 story skyscraper with the 360 observation deck. The Signature Lounge is also a great place to eat here.

 - Ardmore Ave to 71st St. 18.5 mile-long partial shared use path for walking, jogging, skateboarding, and cycling. 

 - 2001 N Clark St. 35-acre zoo located in Lincoln Park.  Known for it’s free admission and lovely views.

 - 600 E Grand Ave. 3,300 foot long pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan.  Great experience for food, drinks, Shakespeare, Movies, and the Ferris Wheel!

 - 3656 N Halsted St. Center on Halsted is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans community center and the largest LGBT community center in the Midwest.

 - Michigan Ave. Chicago’s premier commercial district.

 - 5700 S Lake Shore Dr. The museum pays tribute to the city’s innovative roots, showcasing more than 35,000 artifacts and variety of hands-on exhibits. 

 - 1852 W 19th S. The museum features Mexican, Latino, and Chicano art and culture.

 - 646 Michigan Ave. Multiple story Starbucks that offers all the best that Starbucks has to offer. 

 - 5211 N Clark St. Highlight of the Andersonville neighborhood and an educational adventure! Great for kids!

 - Various tours. 

 - 233 S Wacker Dr. Previously known as Sears Tower, it is a 110-story skyscraper with wonderful views of the city.

 - 1060 W Addison St.Home to the Chicago Cubs! Go explore the area and snag a photo in front of the famous red marquee. You can also pay to go on a tour of the field and see some of the more exclusive parts of the stadium.

Entertainment

 - 5050 N Clark St. With 3 different “environments”, come enjoy a cocktail and some slight of hand! Depending on the ticket you purchase - you can expect live shows as well as up close 1:1 magic.

 - 4802 N. Broadway Ave. The Green Mill is sophisticated informally, a warm glowing atmosphere steeped in the heady sounds of the early ‘30s and ‘40s jazz. It is also known for the patronage of Al Capone!

 - 1501 N Kingsbury St. Based on audience suggestion, the cast creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style.  Each play is completely improvised, so each play is entirely new.

 - 2548 North Halsted Street. Founded in 1968, Kingston Mines is the largest and oldest continuously operating blues club in Chicago. They have two bands playing Chicago style blues every night.

 - 1200 W Lake St If you like to solve real-life mysteries and brainteasers, this is for you!

 - 1616 N Wells St. The world’s premier comedy club, comedy theater, and school of improvisation.  There are live shows every night.

  • Adapted from the 2020 JASPA Accessibility and Chicago Recommendations Guides. A huge thanks goes to Amanda Martinez Zielinski, Tyler Jung and ºÚÁÏÃÅstaff members who have contributed to this resource guide.

Attractions

 - 111 South Michigan Avenue. A world class art museum like no other. Also located right next to Millenium Park, the Bean, and the Chicago Cultural Center.

 - 401 N. Michigan or Navy Pier. Learn about Chicago’s rich, historic architecture treasures and famous landmarks through a 60 or 75 minute boat tour.

 - 1601 N Clark St. The Chicago History Museum cares for, showcases, and interprets millions of authentic pieces of Chicago and U.S. history. 

 - Along Wacker Dr. You can grab food and drinks to eat outside while you enjoy the beautiful architecture, boats, and river. 

 (also known as the Bean) - 201 E Randolph St. Famous public sculpture located at Millennium Park.

 - 740 East 56th Place. The nation's oldest independent African American museum is celebrating 60 years. 

 - 1400 S Lake Shore Dr. The Field is one of the largest natural history museums in the world and offers a wonderful day of learning and adventure. 

 - 337 E Randolph St. Large urban park in the loop community area, includes the famous Buckingham Fountain.

 - 333 W 35th St. Home of the Chicago White Sox! 

 - 875 North Michigan Ave. 100 story skyscraper with the 360 observation deck. The Signature Lounge is also a great place to eat here.

 - Ardmore Ave to 71st St. 18.5 mile-long partial shared use path for walking, jogging, skateboarding, and cycling. 

 - 2001 N Clark St. 35-acre zoo located in Lincoln Park.  Known for it’s free admission and lovely views.

 - 600 E Grand Ave. 3,300 foot long pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan.  Great experience for food, drinks, Shakespeare, Movies, and the Ferris Wheel!

 - 3656 N Halsted St. Center on Halsted is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans community center and the largest LGBT community center in the Midwest.

 - Michigan Ave. Chicago’s premier commercial district.

 - 5700 S Lake Shore Dr. The museum pays tribute to the city’s innovative roots, showcasing more than 35,000 artifacts and variety of hands-on exhibits. 

 - 1852 W 19th S. The museum features Mexican, Latino, and Chicano art and culture.

 - 646 Michigan Ave. Multiple story Starbucks that offers all the best that Starbucks has to offer. 

 - 5211 N Clark St. Highlight of the Andersonville neighborhood and an educational adventure! Great for kids!

 - Various tours. 

 - 233 S Wacker Dr. Previously known as Sears Tower, it is a 110-story skyscraper with wonderful views of the city.

 - 1060 W Addison St.Home to the Chicago Cubs! Go explore the area and snag a photo in front of the famous red marquee. You can also pay to go on a tour of the field and see some of the more exclusive parts of the stadium.

Entertainment

 - 5050 N Clark St. With 3 different “environments”, come enjoy a cocktail and some slight of hand! Depending on the ticket you purchase - you can expect live shows as well as up close 1:1 magic.

 - 4802 N. Broadway Ave. The Green Mill is sophisticated informally, a warm glowing atmosphere steeped in the heady sounds of the early ‘30s and ‘40s jazz. It is also known for the patronage of Al Capone!

 - 1501 N Kingsbury St. Based on audience suggestion, the cast creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style.  Each play is completely improvised, so each play is entirely new.

 - 2548 North Halsted Street. Founded in 1968, Kingston Mines is the largest and oldest continuously operating blues club in Chicago. They have two bands playing Chicago style blues every night.

 - 1200 W Lake St If you like to solve real-life mysteries and brainteasers, this is for you!

 - 1616 N Wells St. The world’s premier comedy club, comedy theater, and school of improvisation.  There are live shows every night.

  • Adapted from the 2020 JASPA Accessibility and Chicago Recommendations Guides. A huge thanks goes to Amanda Martinez Zielinski, Tyler Jung and ºÚÁÏÃÅstaff members who have contributed to this resource guide.