[ some things to see & do while you're here ]

Glessner House Museum,

1800 South Prairie Avenue
A National Historic Landmark. Designed by H.H. Richardson and built in 1887, Glessner House boasts a world class collection of 19th century decorative arts. This stately English Arts & Crafts home tells the story of Gilded Age Chicago. Tours Wed. - Sun. at 1, 2 & 3 pm. 312-326-1480.

Clarke House Museum, 

1827 South Indiana Avenue
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, Wed. - Sun. at noon, 1 & 2 pm. 312-326-1480.

Womens Park & Gardens, along Prairie Avenue, between 18th Street and Cullerton. This park commemorates the achievements of significant Chicago women and features a central fountain, a Women's Commemorative Path and beautiful gardens.

National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum,

1801 South Indiana Avenue
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 - Sunday 11 am - 6 pm (Thursdays until 9 pm). 312-326-0270.

Second Presbyterian Church,     

1936 South Michigan Avenue
A National Historic Landmark. Extraordinary stained glass windows designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany and Edward Burne-Jones. Worship Sunday 11 am (10 am July & August). Open Wed.- Fri. 8 am - 4 pm; Sat. 8 am - noon; Sun. 8 am - 2 pm. Tours by appointment. 312-225-4951.

Blues Heaven Foundation,

2120 South Michigan Avenue
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 - Saturday, noon - 2 pm.  312-808-1286.