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Learn about the history of Chicago and discover architecture tours throughout the city.

Chicago Architecture Foundation/ArchiCenter - The CAF is the foremost expert on Chicago architecture, offering more than 70 different tours — on foot, by bus or on a boat cruise down the Chicago River. Its CitySpace Gallery features a building timeline and a scale model of downtown Chicago.
224 S. Michigan

Chicago History Museum - The history of Chicago, Illinois and America is explored in permanent and visiting exhibitions.
1601 N. Clark

Free Concerts at
Millennium Park

Throughout the summer, the pavilion at Millennium Park hosts free concerts from Chicago’s classical music ensembles.
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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