Must See Sights and Landmarks in McCormick Place Area

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Must See Sights and Landmarks in McCormick Place Area

Millennium Park
Millennium Park
4.8 (58155 ratings)4.5 (22489 ratings)
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksHistoric Walking AreasPoints of Interest & Landmarks
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 Leisure Pass Group
15+ Things to Do in Chicago with Kids for an Amazing Trip
"Navy Pier and its surrounding attractions are full of fun activities for kids and adults alike (see above for some more details on all the stuff you can enjoy while there). Take a stroll around the pier, sample some classic boardwalk eats, and take a spin on the iconic Ferris wheel for unbeatable views of the city. Use your Go Chicago Card All-Inclusive Pass to get a 4-Ride pass for Navy Pier attractions, including the ever-popular Centennial Wheel."
Mentioned by UpgradedPoints.com
The 30 Best Things to Do in Boston [Free, Historical, Kid-Friendly Activities]
"Navy Pier is one of Chicago’s most popular attractions and is certainly not your average pier. Stretching over 3,000-feet into Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is packed full of entertainment, offering 50-acres of shops, restaurants, parks, and attractions. Enjoy a ride on the Centennial Wheel that stands prominently in the middle of Pier Park, and there’s often live music, art exhibitions, and firework displays throughout the summer."
Mentioned by Wheelchair Travel
Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Chicago
"Built in 1916, Navy Pier was purposed as a mix-used dock for commercial freighters and warehousing, public pleasure cruises and public gatherings. The pier extends 3,300 feet out into Lake Michigan from the Chicago shoreline. Today, Navy Pier is the most visited tourist attraction in all of Chicago."
Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory
4.8 (6118 ratings)4.5 (719 ratings)
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields, tennis courts & more.
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksBotanical gardenHistoric SitesGardens
Skydeck Chicago
Skydeck Chicago
4.5 (18620 ratings)4.5 (15971 ratings)
103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Observation deckSights & LandmarksMuseumArchitectural BuildingsObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
360 Chicago
360 Chicago
4.6 (8741 ratings)4.5 (10009 ratings)
Observatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building with a tilting glass lookout 1000 ft. up.
875 N Michigan Ave 94th floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Observation deckSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Calder's Flamingo
Calder's Flamingo
4.6 (288 ratings)4 (233 ratings)
Alexander Calder's large abstract sculpture, or stabile, was unveiled to the public in 1974.
50 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
SculptureSights & LandmarksMonuments & Statues
Crown Fountain
Crown Fountain
4.7 (2910 ratings)4.5 (1969 ratings)
Public sculpture with a pair of 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Jaume Plensa, a Catalan.
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
FountainSights & Landmarks
Chagall's Four Seasons
Chagall's Four Seasons
4.7 (158 ratings)4.5 (71 ratings)
10 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
SculptureSights & LandmarksArtPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Buckingham Fountain
Buckingham Fountain
4.7 (11856 ratings)4.5 (3128 ratings)
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.
301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
FountainSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkPoints of Interest & Landmarks
United Center
United Center
4.7 (19459 ratings)4.5 (1363 ratings)
The U.S.' largest arena hosts over 200 events annually, from Bulls & Hawks games to musical acts.
1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
ArenaSights & LandmarksAttractionHockey rinkLive music venueStadiumArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
50 Best Things to Do in Chicago (IL
"There was a time in the 90s when a seat at the United Center was the hottest ticket in town. The Chicago Bulls moved to this arena in 1994 when Michael Jordan was on his strange hiatus in Minor League Baseball, and he’d return to lead them to three straight titles between 1996 and 1998. Out on the east side of the building is a statue in his honour, named The Spirit and showing him mid-dunk."

Best Family Restaurants in McCormick Place

Golden Nugget Pancake House
Golden Nugget Pancake House
4.3 (1496 ratings)
Breakfast, American eats & soda-fountain favorites served around the clock in basic diner digs.
2406 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantDinerFamily restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
The 20 Most Iconic Diners in Chicago, 2018 Edition
"With several locations across the city, Golden Nugget has been a Chicago staple for more than 50 years. There’s something for everyone as the expansive menu has buttercream waffles, crepes, fried steak, liver and onions, “Flavors of Italy” and “South of the Border” dishes, and daily specials."
Red Lobster
Red Lobster
3.8 (2350 ratings)
Lively chain restaurant serving American seafood standards amid New England-themed decor.
5201 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurantAngler fish restaurantBarCrab houseEvent venueFamily restaurant
Morton's The Steakhouse
Morton's The Steakhouse
4.4 (1232 ratings)
Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
65 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurantSteak house

Best Buffet (Seafood, Chinese, etc) in McCormick Place

Old Lviv
Old Lviv
4.5 (222 ratings)
Homey, old-world spot serving a buffet of hearty Ukrainian fare such as stuffed cabbage & pierogi.
2228 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Ukrainian restaurantBuffet restaurantRestaurant
Jolly Inn Restaurant & Banquet Hall
Jolly Inn Restaurant & Banquet Hall
4.4 (841 ratings)
Casual restaurant & banquet hall offering a buffet of traditional Polish fare plus a full bar.
6501 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634, USA
Polish restaurantBanquet hallBuffet restaurantCatererRestaurant
Buffet City/Cajun Seafood Boil
Buffet City/Cajun Seafood Boil
3.9 (1273 ratings)
No-frills eatery serving a buffet of Pan-Asian favorites plus a standard menu & lunch specials.
7010 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
Seafood restaurantBuffet restaurantCajun restaurantChinese restaurant

Cultural Center in McCormick Place

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
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
4.7 (132 ratings)4.5 (17 ratings)
Museum focused exclusively on folk & outsider art, also offering performances & lectures.
756 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
Art museumShoppingArt centerArt galleryCultural centerEvent venueGift shop
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in Chicago: The Complete List (2020
"Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art in Chicago is a non-profit with a mission to share the work of outsiders. The center defines an outsider in the art world as "the work of artists who demonstrate little influence from the mainstream art world, and who instead are motivated by their unique personal vision." Since its inception in 1991, Intuit has become a leader in the field of promoting outsider and intuitive art. The museum's permanent collection, which they began amassing in 2002, has come to include more than 1,1000 works of art."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Open Museums in Chicago: Full Guide to Museums Reopening
"Now open This unique museum, dedicated to work by self-taught artists, has reopened to the public. Intuit has taken several new precautions, including directional signage, reduced touch points, and enhanced sanitation. They’ve even re-installed their exhibition Outsider Art: The Collection of Victor F. Keen to increase spacing and allow more distancing."
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 Leisure Pass Group
15+ Things to Do in Chicago with Kids for an Amazing Trip
"Navy Pier and its surrounding attractions are full of fun activities for kids and adults alike (see above for some more details on all the stuff you can enjoy while there). Take a stroll around the pier, sample some classic boardwalk eats, and take a spin on the iconic Ferris wheel for unbeatable views of the city. Use your Go Chicago Card All-Inclusive Pass to get a 4-Ride pass for Navy Pier attractions, including the ever-popular Centennial Wheel."
Mentioned by UpgradedPoints.com
The 30 Best Things to Do in Boston [Free, Historical, Kid-Friendly Activities]
"Navy Pier is one of Chicago’s most popular attractions and is certainly not your average pier. Stretching over 3,000-feet into Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is packed full of entertainment, offering 50-acres of shops, restaurants, parks, and attractions. Enjoy a ride on the Centennial Wheel that stands prominently in the middle of Pier Park, and there’s often live music, art exhibitions, and firework displays throughout the summer."
Mentioned by Wheelchair Travel
Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Chicago
"Built in 1916, Navy Pier was purposed as a mix-used dock for commercial freighters and warehousing, public pleasure cruises and public gatherings. The pier extends 3,300 feet out into Lake Michigan from the Chicago shoreline. Today, Navy Pier is the most visited tourist attraction in all of Chicago."

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