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Other museums and historic sitesClarke House Museum Chicago's oldest house, situated in Chicago’s Womens Park & Gardens, is a Greek Revival residence built in 1836. The mid-nineteenth century furnishings depict life on the urban frontier. Clarke House is owned and managed by the City of Chicago. Tours via Glessner House Museum Wednesday through Sunday at noon and 2 p.m. 1827 S. Indiana Avenue 312.326.1480 http://www.clarkehousemuseum.org Open every day except Christmas, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission at 4 p.m. 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive 312.922.9410
Over 500 pieces of art by more than 95 artists, all of whom served in Vietnam, provide a powerful and unique museum experience. Open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1801 S. Indiana Avenue 312.326.0270
Explore rivers, reefs, the Great Lakes, oceans, coasts and Polar Regions and interact with aquatic animals. Summer Hours (May 25 through Sept. 7, 2009): Everyday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit the website for a complete listing of daily activities and events. 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive 312.939.2438 Chicago History Museum Step back in time and learn about the history of Chicago and Illinois, from the Great Chicago Fire to the World’s Fair, from the Cubs to Abraham Lincoln. Open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. 1601 N. Clark Street 312.642.4600 http://www.chicagohistory.org/ Blues Heaven Willie Dixon's extraordinary educational and musical legacy, Blues Heaven Foundation invites you to learn about the roots and fruits of Chicago Blues by taking a tour of their studio, gallery and working headquarters in the landmark Chess Records Studios. Tours Monday through Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. 2120 S. Michigan Avenue 312.808.1286 http://bluesheaven.com/ Regularly open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open every day during the summer, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive 312.922.STAR (7827) http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/ Second Presbyterian Church This exceptional arts and crafts interior designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw in 1900 features numerous stained glass windows designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany and Edward Burne-Jones and pre-Raphaelite murals by Frederic Clay Bartlett. Tours offered first and third Saturday of each month at 11am and 12noon, and every Wednesday, 1 to 3pm. Call for further information and to confirm tour times. 1936 S. Michigan Avenue 800.657.0687 http://www.2ndpresbyterianfriends.org/index.html
Other cultural centersChicago Architectural Foundation Learn more about Chicago’s built environment on a tour of the city, or meander through exhibits about the architecture of the Windy City. Call or visit the website for tour information. CAF Shop and Tour Center open daily, April 1 through December 31, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 224 S. Michigan Avenue 312.922.3432 Columbia College Dance Center The Dance Center at Columbia College trains students in dance and hosts companies from around the country. Call or visit their website for information about upcoming shows. 1306 S. Michigan Avenue 312.369.8300 http://www.colum.edu/dance_center/ Chicago
Symphony Orchestra more than 150 events and performances each year. Call or visit their website for a calendar of performances. 220 S. Michigan Avenue 312.294.3000 Wheeler Mansion Bed and Breakfast Relax in elegance and style with all the modern conveniences, in a unique historic setting close to downtown Chicago. 2020 S. Calumet Avenue 312.945.2020 Chicago Women’s Park & Gardens Located south of 18th Street between Indiana and Prairie avenues. This park commemorates the achievements of significant Chicago women and features a central fountain, a Women's Commemorative Path and beautiful gardens.
RestaurantsCafé Bionda Classy Italian lunch and dinner spot. 1924 S. State Street 312.326.9800 Café Society Neighborhood coffee shop and café with American breakfast and lunch options, right next door to Glessner House. 1801 S. Indiana Avenue 312.842.4210 Chicago Firehouse Dine on American Classic food in a historic firehouse building, constructed in 1905 by architect Charles Harmann. 1401 S. Michigan Avenue 312.786.1401 http://www.mainstayhospitality.com/index.php?section=3 Cuatro Latin American and Caribbean cuisines with a modern twist, in an interesting building. Open for dinner and into the night from Tuesdays through Saturdays, and for brunch on Sundays. 2030 S. Wabash Avenue 312.842.8856 Exposure Tapas American dishes with Spanish and Asian influences, in a warm and chic atmosphere. 1315 S. Wabash Avenue 312.662.1082 Gioco Hip Italian restaurant featuring rustic Italian dishes, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and patio dining. 1312 S. Wabash Avenue 312.939.3870 http://www.gioco-chicago.com/sitenavV02.aspx?CompanyID=8267&MenuID=3108 Grace O’Malley’s Pub favorites for lunch and dinner, and brunch on Sundays. 1416 S. Michigan Avenue 312.588.1800 http://www.mainstayhospitality.com/index.php?section=4 Howie’s Kid-friendly neighborhood restaurant with soup, sandwiches, ice cream and other favorites. 1310 S. Wabash Avenue 312.461.0944 http://centerstagechicago.com/restaurants/howie.html Kroll’s Chicago Lunch, dinner and late-night restaurant and bar with children’s menu and American-style food. Diners can watch the game on TV screens or play shuffleboard in the bar. 1736 S. Michigan Avenue 312.235.1400 http://www.krolls-chicago.com/ La Cantina Mexican food with Chicago flare and live music on Friday nights. 1911 S. Michigan Avenue 312.842.1911 http://www.lacantinagrill.com/ Little Branch Café Quaint little restaurant with unique breakfast and lunch options, full coffee menu, bar, and gelato. 1251 S. Prairie Avenue, in Museum Park complex 312.360.0101 http://chicagoist.com/2009/05/13/review_little_branch_cafe.php?gallery0Pic=4 Ma and I Thai and Japanese food in swanky Thai-inspired dining room, just south of Millennium Park. 1234 S. Michigan Avenue 312.663.1234 http://www.maandichicago.com/home.html Marble Slab Creamery Freshly-made gourmet ice cream. 1241 S. Michigan Avenue 312.447.0633 Opart Thai House Traditional Thai food known for its Tiger Cry appetizer—tender beef skewered and served with homemade hot sauce. 1906 S. State Street 312.567.9898 Opera Chinese with a modern twist, with lunch and dinner menus. Reservations recommended. 1301 S. Wabash Avenue 312.461.0161 South Coast Sushi bar with playful menu and upscale décor. 1700 S. Michigan Avenue 312.662.1700 http://chicago.metromix.com/restaurants/japanese/south-coast-near-south-side/147371/content South Loop Wine Cellar A cornucopia of wine from around the world. 1442 S. Michigan Avenue 312.356.0630 http://www.southloopwinecellar.com Triad Sushi Lounge Traditional and fusion-style sushi in a sleek setting. 1933 S. Indiana Avenue 312.225.883 Via Ventuno Located in the same building as one of Al Capone’s illegal breweries, with historic ambience and regional Italian cuisine. 2110 S. Wabash Avenue 312.328.1198 Weather Mark Tavern Neighborhood nautical-themed bar and tavern with lunch and dinner menus. 1503 S. Michigan Avenue 312.588.0230 http://www.weathermarktavern.com Zapatista Cantina Authentic Mexican restaurant with patio dining and cave-like bar. 1307 S. Wabash Avenue 312.435.1307 |