Skip to main content

Search the middle of everything...

Shedd Aquarium

Bronzeville Walk of Fame

Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Drive between 25th and 35th streets, Chicago, IL 60616

Historic Sites

Civil rights activist Ida B. Wells, poet Gwendolyn Brooks, and astronaut Robert H. Lawrence Jr. are among over 100 notable neighborhood residents honored for their lasting impact and inspiring legacies.

Its honorees have made extraordinary contributions to the African American community and revival those of the Harlem Renaissance. Ninety-one bronze plaques on medians, sidewalks, and crosswalks stretch ten blocks. Monument to the Great Northern Migration" at 26th Pl. and “Victory Monument” at 35th St. frame the permanent outdoor exhibit.

What's happening nearby...

Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical at The Studebaker Theater

The Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building •  Jan 29 – Feb 21

The Roald Dahl Story Company presents its first production in Chicago, the wickedly funny, family musical based on Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile.

Read more about Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical at The Studebaker Theater

Chicago Architecture Biennial - SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change

Sep 19 – Feb 28

The Chicago Architecture Biennial will be the largest international survey of contemporary architecture in North America.

Read more about Chicago Architecture Biennial - SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change

Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

Mar 01 @ 1PM

Parade will feature traditional dragon and lion dancing teams, colorful floats, marching bands and marching groups.

Read more about Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

You might also be interested...

Haymarket Memorial

Chicago

The Haymarket Memorial marks the site of the 1886 labor protest where a bombing killed police and civilians. It stands as a symbol of free speech,…

Read more about Haymarket Memorial

Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Chicago

Read more about Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago

The LaSalle Street Financial Corridor is one of the most visually stunning districts in the city.

Read more about Chicago Board of Trade

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.