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Baha’i House of Worship
One of only seven Baha’i temples in the world, this ornate 20-storey-tall temple features exquisite lace-like ornamentation, lavish grounds dotted with juniper trees and nine fountains.
100 Linden, Wilmette
Farnsworth House
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1951, this stunning “glass box” that seemingly floats above the banks of the Fox River is considered to be an icon of the American Modernist movement. Tours are available.
14520 River, Plano
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Tour the home and studio of this legendary architect who lived and worked in Oak Park as he perfected his Prairie style of architecture while designing several houses in the area.
951 Chicago, Oak Park
Frank Lloyd Wright Unity Temple
Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and visit Unity Temple, the only surviving public building of the architect’s early Prairie School period, which Wright called his “little jewel”.
875 Lake, Oak Park
Frank Lloyd Wright Pettit Memorial Chapel
Take a free self-guided tour of the Chapel, located in the Belvidere Cemetery, which was built in 1907 in memory of a local doctor.
1121 N. Main, Belvidere
Dana-Thomas House
One of the best-preserved examples of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie design contains some 100 pieces of original Wright-designed furniture and stunning art glass.
301 E. Lawrence, Springfield
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The Views from the
Hancock Observatory
Take the fastest elevator in North America to the 94th-floor observatory of the Hancock Building (in just 39 seconds!) for spectacular views of Chicago and beyond. Views are best from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, or after 4:00 PM.
Public Art
Some of Chicago’s finest art can be found in public. Leading the list is the untitled work by Pablo Picasso at Daley Center Plaza (at Dearborn and Washington Streets). A Jean Miro rests across Washington, and don’t miss the stone mosaic by Marc Chagall at Dearborn and Monroe Streets.
Explore the Loop
You can learn more about the Loop thanks to three downloadable audio walking tours that feature timeless art, famous landmarks and historic theatres in Chicago.
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