The Chicago Loop is one of Chicago’s most eclectic areas, featuring a wealth of hip restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. Spreading out from Chicago’s downtown hub to the shores of Lake Michigan, the Chicago Loop offers a comprehensive look at the city’s beating heart of architecture, artwork, public parks and nightly entertainment.
Discover more about Chicago and the United States at some of the museums and galleries within the Chicago Loop, such as the Museum of Contemporary Photography, American Writers Museum and Chicago Design Museum. Chill out with a stroll through Grant Park, let the kids run wild on the playground in Maggie Daley Park or admire the Chicago Picasso sculpture.
Quench your thirst with a wine class at City Winery, award-winning cocktails at Flight Club Darts Casino or a beer at Raised, an Urban Rooftop Bar. You’ll find unique art supplies at Blick Art Materials and exquisite necklaces and bracelets at Kay Jewellers.
Getting around Loop
The Chicago Loop is the core of Chicago’s downtown area, about 30 minutes’ drive from O’Hare International Airport. You can also get to the Chicago Loop using the city’s metro system, such as the Blue Line to Jackson Station, or by walking a few minutes from LaSalle Street train station.