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Chicago - Architectural


Things to Do: Architectural

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Visitors to Chicago's third tallest building can visit the 94th-floor observatory for a spectacular view of the city.

Attraction type: Observation deck/tower; Architectural building; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 514 attractions in Chicago

The official Chicago Architecture River Cruise. The Docents are knowledgable volunteers from the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Get tickets ahead of time. This ride sells out very quickly.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Former site of the Chicago Public Libary, this lovely building is known for its exquisite Tiffany mosaics, especially in its performance venue, Preston Bradley Hall.  It provided changing exhibits...

Attraction type: Tourist/visitor centre; Theatre; Art gallery; Architectural building; Other; Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Considered a miracle of engineering at the time of its construction.  Most of the floors consist of condominiums.  Its observation tower affords a quite different view of the downtown Chicago area...

Attraction type: Architectural building; Observation deck/tower
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Unique architecture for a building complex as its own self-contained community.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Neighbourhood
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Beautiful example of early Chicago style skyscraper architecture, renovated as a boutique hotel.

Attraction type: Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Art Deco skyscraper recently renovated in its new incarnation as a Hard Rock hotel.

Attraction type: Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #35 of 514 attractions in Chicago

My wife and I attempted to visit the SkyDeck on Saturday, August 9, 2009 in the afternoon.  The ensuing experience was like a death march that only finally ended when we fled in disgust after waiting...

Attraction type: Observation deck/tower; Architectural building; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #61 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Once the tallest building in the city, the Auditorium now houses a performance space and the campus of Roosevelt University.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Theatre
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #62 of 514 attractions in Chicago

The neo-gothic tower's signature is the exterior collection of stones from other famous edifices, like the Parthenon, St. Peter's Basilica, Notre Dame, the White House and most recently, the Berlin Wall.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Other
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #71 of 514 attractions in Chicago

A unique rounded entrance marks one of the city's true architectural gems, the last major structure designed by famed architect Louis Sullivan.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Other; Department store
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #78 of 514 attractions in Chicago

An art deco masterpiece, this is the home of many of the city's financial movers and shakers.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #80 of 514 attractions in Chicago

A historic building that houses two theaters, several offices, shops and music studios.

Attraction type: Theatre; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #95 of 514 attractions in Chicago

The largest commercial building in the world. First two floors are essentially a mall, and the rest is business offices.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Mall; Educational site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #102 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Mission; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #111 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Curved, glass covered office building at the bend in the Chicago River in the loop.

Attraction type: Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #118 of 514 attractions in Chicago

This Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece, completed in 1909, is a premier example of his Prairie School design.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #125 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #146 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #147 of 514 attractions in Chicago

This was a truely beautiful building. Before it burned. It has not been restored yet as the fire was just a few months ago.

Attraction type: Religious site
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