Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Chicago Architecture Biennial
Sept. 12, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2026 Free admission • Chicago Cultural Center & partner locations Experience the future of architecture at the 10th annual…
Architecture and history
Discover new worlds at our must-see museums and historic places.
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Open House Chicago
Free admission • Citywide One weekend. 20+ Chicago neighborhoods. 170+ places to explore. Open the door to architectural gems all over Chicago. Every October, the…
Architecture & history, Tours & attractions
Chicago Architecture Center
The Chicago Architecture Center offers an engaging overview of the city’s long history of groundbreaking architecture, from Frank Lloyd Wright to Daniel Burnham to Jeanne…
Architecture & history, Itineraries
Your guide to Chicago’s iconic architecture
Chicago’s stunning cityscape has been shaped by some of the biggest names in architecture — Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, Jeanne…
Architecture & history, Food & drink
Chicago’s historic downtown restaurants
Chicago’s downtown Loop has an abundance of great dining choices. And while there’s plenty of new and trending spots to choose from, there’s also a…
Architecture & history, Tours & attractions
Downtown Chicago architecture itinerary
.Chicago is full of truly unique architectural wonders. The birthplace of the world’s first skyscraper, the city’s downtown has always been a place for architectural…
Architecture & history, Tours & attractions
Chicago architecture tours and cruises
From Gothic Revival survivors of the Great Chicago Fire to the birth and evolution of the modern skyscraper, the Chicago skyline is a mesmerizing homage…
Architecture & history
Your guide to Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago
If you’re a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, you’re going to love Chicago. We’re a treasure trove of Wright buildings and Prairie-school gems, with nearby Oak…
Architecture & history, Itineraries
Chicago architecture tour: two-day itinerary
From Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie School to skyscraper cool, you’ll find architecture that’s just your style in Chicago. This self-guided architecture tour covers some of…
Architecture & history, Theatre & performing arts
Historic Chicago theatres
Chicago theatres are full of drama and beauty — both on and off the stage. The stories of these historic theatres are just as fascinating…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events, Museums & art
Must-see art and architecture events in Chicago
Chicago has a long legacy of influential architecture and artworks, from the birth of the skyscraper to iconic public art to Frank Lloyd Wright’s greatest…
Architecture & history, Itineraries
Tour historic districts in Chicago’s neighborhoods
History and architecture go hand in hand in Chicago. Whether you’re inspired by industrial history, interested in local lore, or looking for old-world architecture, you’ll…
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