From 18th Street and Normal, go east to explore Ping Tom Memorial Park and Chicago's Chinatown Neighborhood. Mehr erfahren.
The Chicago Architecture Foundation frequently offers tours on Mies & Modernism. Mehr erfahren.
The Old Chicago Post Office was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. Mehr erfahren.
While you can view the building's historic facade, the Old Chicago Post Office is currently being redeveloped and is not currently open to the public. Mehr erfahren.
Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Mehr erfahren.
Travel through an old railroad crossing to Lee's Unleaded Blues, where local blues musicians give visitors a taste of the real deal. Mehr erfahren.
Feeling like a high roller? Consider a visit to the FREE Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Money Museum (230 S. LaSalle St.) where you can see what a million dollars looks like. Mehr erfahren.
Many of Mies' buildings also feature a lobby with high ceilings, articulated by large sheets of plate glass held back from the exterior column line, which allow for open views out onto an open plaza. Mehr erfahren.
Chicago Neighborhood Tours (www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com) also offers guided tours of Pullman. Mehr erfahren.
To learn more about Historic Pullman, visit the Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center (11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave.) Hours vary by season; call ahead. Mehr erfahren.
The Hotel Florence opened on November 1, 1881 and is named after a daughter of George M. Pullman. Mehr erfahren.
Head down the stairs to Lower Wacker Dr. at Lower Michigan Ave. to see where scenes from The Dark Knight and The Blues Brothers Movie were shot. Mehr erfahren.
The Chicago Theatre opened on October 26, 1921 as a movie palace. Mehr erfahren.
From 18th Street and Normal, go west to explore Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, known for its galleries, restaurants, cafes and bars, and for being a vibrant center of Mexican-American culture. Mehr erfahren.
In the "Blues Brothers" (1980) Jake and Elwood Blues grew up in an orphanage, which owes $5000 in property taxes, setting the brothers off on their quest to raise the money through honest means. Mehr erfahren.
The Hotel is located within the Pullman Historic District, which in 1969 was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mehr erfahren.
Chicago's Pullman neighborhood has distinctive architecture that can't be seen anywhere else in the city. Mehr erfahren.
Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Mehr erfahren.
Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Mehr erfahren.
With its opulent beauty, this site is a sought-after venue for weddings, special events, meetings, and recreational activities. Mehr erfahren.
Fresh is in season! Visit the Hyde Park Farmers Market in its new location, Thursdays, 7am-1pm, June 2 - Oct 27 2011. This market accepts LINK cards. Mehr erfahren.
Chicago’s first airport, the Ashburn Flying Field, used to be located at 79th St. & Cicero Ave. It was superseded by the arrival of Midway International Airport in nearby Garfield Ridge. Mehr erfahren.
Bluebird Lanes, formerly Laredo Lanes, has been open since 1957 and attracts competitive bowlers. You won't find cosmic bowling here but less competitive bowlers may enjoy arcade games &a full bar. Mehr erfahren.
Hamilton Park, on 72nd Street east of Halsted, was designed in 1904 by firms linked to the Olmsted Brothers (Atlanta's Piedmont Park) and Daniel Burnham. Mehr erfahren.
Designed by Studio Gang Architects, this community center's innovative design was created with cast-in-place concrete and the building oriented to make maximum use of daylight. Mehr erfahren.
Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Mehr erfahren.
This historic cemetery was founded in 1877 by Bohemian, Moravian and Slovak immigrants. Mehr erfahren.
Also buried here: the man who rented a certain house to Mrs. O'Leary, whose backyard cow may nor may not have kicked off the 1871 Great Chicago Fire. Mehr erfahren.