Chicago has an incredible concentration of world-renowned art and cultural institutions. Within a few steps of the Art Institute of Chicago are Millennium Park; the Chicago Cultural Center; Symphony Center, home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra; and the Chicago Architecture Foundation, which will help you discover the city’s many architectural masterpieces.
Nearby are three more world-class museums, the Theater District and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Only a little farther away are the art galleries north of the Loop, the universities and the many theaters, galleries and ethnic-oriented museums in Chicago’s neighborhoods. You won’t want to miss them, either.
TIP: Check the right side of this page for a list of Events, Attractions, Tours and Neighborhoods that are especially interesting to Arts and Culture Enthusiasts.
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