Best Arts and Culture Places in Grant Park

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Best Arts and Culture Places in Grant Park

The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
4.8 (23445 ratings)5 (22413 ratings)
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
MuseumArt museum
Navy Pier
Navy Pier
4.6 (50660 ratings)4 (13593 ratings)
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Sights & LandmarksAmusement centerCultural centerEvent venuePiers & BoardwalksTheme Parks
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"The Chicago Children’s Museum offers veterans and active military free admission every day with the presentation of valid military status identification. They also offer families that qualify for state food assistance and are in possession of an EBT card or WIC card free admission for up to 6 people."
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"Navy Pier is one of Chicago’s most popular attractions, and one of the most popular destinations in the Midwest. While there are fees at many of the attractions at Navy Pier, there are some that are free. One of the best reasons to visit is the view, which is (of course!) free!"
Mentioned by Tripster Travel Guide
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"This iconic Chicago attraction is bursting with attractions. However, many of them charge a fee. Believe it or not, though, there are several free things to do in Chicago at Navy Pier."
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
4.5 (4061 ratings)4 (792 ratings)
Downtown museum showcasing post-World War II paintings, sculptures, photos, videos & performances.
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Modern art museumMuseumsArt museum
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"Installation view, Duro Olowu: Seeing Chicago, MCA Chicago Feb 29-May 10, 2020 Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago. The Museum of Contemporary Art is always free for visitors under age 18, visitors with disabilities and their caregivers receive free admission, members of the military and police and fire departments and veterans, and Illinois elementary and high school teachers. To encourage more people to visit and visit often, the MCA has a pay-what-you-can policy — no one will be turned away."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"Installation view, Duro Olowu: Seeing Chicago, MCA Chicago Feb 29-May 10, 2020 Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago. Now openIn The Magnificent Mile area, Museum of Contemporary Art presents provocative and thought-provoking exhibits by local and global artists. With an emphasis on contemporary works, the museum presents a variety of compelling exhibitions, performances, collections, and educational programs throughout the year."
Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Cultural Center
4.7 (4856 ratings)4.5 (2824 ratings)
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Cultural centerShoppingArt centerArt GalleriesArchitectural Buildings
Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum
4.6 (2042 ratings)4.5 (1035 ratings)
Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & more.
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
History museumMuseumsCultural centerLocal history museum
City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower
City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower
4.5 (545 ratings)
Chicago-focused gallery, specializing in photos, inside a 19th-century Gothic limestone landmark.
806 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Art gallery
The Whistler
The Whistler
4.6 (616 ratings)
Trendy yet laid-back bar featuring creative cocktails plus DJs or live music nightly with no cover.
2421 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
BarArt galleryRecording studio
Mentioned by 10Best
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"No matter what night of the week you ache to get out, The Whistler has your back - and brain. There's a live show every night: it could be jazz, rock, electronic, country, soul, Movieoke (karaoke to movie clips), film screenings, DJ sets, readings and other various and sundry entertainment to tickle your neurons and move your body. It's also a craft cocktail bar and offers a storefront art gallery so you can sip, observe and remark about the state of art, music."
Mentioned by Nightflow.com
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"Located at the Logan Square, The whistler has got you covered whenever during the week you hop into the club. Every night a live show is held. It could be rock, jazz, electronic, country, DJ sets, film screenings, and other various and small doses of entertainment to tickle your brain and get your body moving."
Zolla Lieberman Gallery Inc
Zolla Lieberman Gallery Inc
4.3 (11 ratings)
This River North institution hosts art exhibits by sculptors, installation artists & painters.
325 W Huron St #1e, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Art gallery
Mentioned by Holidify
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"Established back in 2000, RNG offers diverse arts, including paintings and sculptures based on different artistic movements like impressionism, post-impressionism, cubism, expressionism, surrealism, realism and abstraction. The gallery's artwork selection also includes scenes of urban and rural landscapes, industry, mural studies, architectural and design renderings, still-life compositions, figure studies, portraiture and Modern abstractions. Artists like Albert Krehbiel, Pauline Palmer, Karl Buehr, Medard Klein, Robert Erickson, Walter Burt Adams, R. Leroy Turner, Edgar Miller and Georges Maurice Cloud have played instrumental roles in establishing the artworks of this museum."
Mentioned by The World and Then Some
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"Next on my list of top art galleries in Chicago, this is one of the oldest galleries in Chicago. The Zolla / Lieberman Gallery has stood by the river for years, it’s timeless collection showcases art from all periods and from all across the world. With no main theme instead choosing to embrace the whole of the art world, its varied and truly inspiring works are a must see, as one of the Top 5 art galleries in Chicago."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"The trendsetting Zolla/Lieberman Gallery was the first occupant of the River North Gallery District before the area became one of Chicago’s most saturated arts and culture destinations. The art space doesn’t restrict itself to a single period or style; instead, it searches for new artists and embraces multiple genres to curate collections based on impeccable taste."
WNDR Museum
WNDR Museum
4.2 (1169 ratings)4 (11 ratings)
1130 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
MuseumArt MuseumsScience MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Rotofugi
Rotofugi
4.7 (435 ratings)
A collector's toy shop with a selection of designer plush & vinyl figures as well as an art gallery.
2780 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Toy storeArt gallery

Best Beach in Grant Park

Columbia Beach
Columbia Beach
4.7 (156 ratings)
Illinois 60626, USA
Beach
Kathy Osterman Beach
Kathy Osterman Beach
4.8 (170 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
Energetic urban beach offering golden shores & seasonal lifeguards, plus city vistas.
Illinois 60660, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Belmont Harbor Dog Beach
Belmont Harbor Dog Beach
4.3 (233 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Beach
Mentioned by Holidify
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"Unlike other dog beaches in Chicago, Belmont Harbor Dog Beach isn’t as crowded. And this beach is perfect to see how the dogs react to the beach for the first time. Nestled just a few minutes' walks away from Wrigley, Belmont Harbor Dog Beach has plenty of spaces for playing around, splashing in the waters, soaking up in the sun, and more."
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
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"It is tucked right along the Lakefront Trail and faces docks in Belmont Harbor. Unlike Montrose Beach, this spot is away from people looking to relax on the beach. So, let your dog roll in the sand and run endlessly after balls in the water."

Top Best Italian Restaurants in Grant Park

Angelo's Wine Bar
Angelo's Wine Bar
4.5 (517 ratings)
Casual, family-owned spot serving pizza by the pie or slice plus other Italian fare since 1962.
3026 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Wine barBeer gardenBrunch restaurantCocktail barItalian restaurantMediterranean restaurantPizza deliverySports bar
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"Originally opened in 1962 as a pizzeria, Angelo’s underwent a makeover in 2015 and added a wine program and new dishes. The neighborhood spot now features thin crust pizzas, pastas, salads, charcuterie, bruschetta, sandwiches, and more alongside bottles and flights. Outdoor dining is available on the patio."
Coco Pazzo
Coco Pazzo
4.5 (462 ratings)
This Tuscan spot serves creative plates & a long Italian wine list amid velvet-draped surrounds.
300 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Italian restaurantFine dining restaurantNorthern Italian restaurantRestaurantTuscan restaurant
Tufano's Vernon Park Tap
Tufano's Vernon Park Tap
4.6 (778 ratings)
Circa-1930 spot serving homestyle Italian fare in an old-school setting with checkered tablecloths.
1073 W Vernon Park Pl, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Italian restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Tufano's has been around forever, and for good reason — they serve old school, no-frills Italian for a great price. A half order of their signature lemon chicken with potatoes is only $9.50, or go for the classic chicken/veal marsala, which will easily last you two meals. Located not too far from the UC, it's a great place to get a quality meal before a Bulls or Hawks game."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
15 Best Italian Restaurants to Try in Chicago
"Tufano’s was established in 1930 and has stayed in-family ever since. Served in a casual, unassuming atmosphere, the dishes at Tufano’s include familiar pasta favorites as well as more special items like Tilapia Vesuvio and Lobster Ravioli. At UrbanMatter, U Matter."

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Grant Park

Blind Faith Cafe
Blind Faith Cafe
4.5 (696 ratings)
Casual restaurant with on-site bakery serving creative vegetarian & vegan fare plus baked goods.
525 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Vegetarian restaurantBakeryBrunch restaurantCatererVegan restaurant
Green Zebra
Green Zebra
4.4 (165 ratings)
Vegetarian restaurant with seasonal, creative small plates in a sleek setting.
1460 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
Vegetarian restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
14 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago, IL
"A small plates spot owned and managed by James Beard Award-winner Shawn McClain, Green Zebra offers Chicago vegetarians an upscale and unforgettable dining experience. The moss-colored, Asian-tinged house of Zen presents a menu of seasonal dishes prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, ranging from organic duck egg with smoked potato puree and woods mushroom paté with garlic scape mostarda to blistered shishito peppers, Iroquois white corn grits, and squash risotto. Diners can choose from a prix fixe experience or an extensive a la carte menu, but shouldn’t miss the signature poached hen egg with smoked potato purée and parsley with country sourdough."
Udupi Palace Restaurant
Udupi Palace Restaurant
3.5 (863 ratings)
Neighborhood Indian eatery whipping up classic vegetarian specialties in an unassuming space.
2543 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, USA
Indian restaurantAsian fusion restaurantAsian restaurantEvent venueFamily restaurantFusion restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSouth Asian restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 14 best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Chicago
"Restaurants Indian West Ridge. Carnivores seem to think that without meat on their plates they’d starve. But this 100 percent vegetarian South Indian spot puts an end to that theory with its famous dosa—a gigantic cumin-, potato- and onion-filled rice and lentil crêpe that comes in a dozen varieties."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Grant Park

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$215 /night
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