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South Loop Chicago

South Loop Chicago

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Created by Kirstjen Lorenz • Updated On: July 28, 2015

High density residential neighborhood with the museum campus, Soldier Field & lots of free cultural events in Grant Park. What's not to love?

SummerDance is one of South Loop Chicago.

1. SummerDance

8.6
601 S Michigan Ave (Spirit of Music Garden), Chicago, IL
Dance Studio · Grant Park · 1 tip

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: Great for free music & dance lessons in the park on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in the summer.

Grant Park is one of South Loop Chicago.

2. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 135 tips and reviews

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: Get a picnic from one of the casual spots across the street, sit with your sweetie & read a book. Great people watching, too.

Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of South Loop Chicago.

3. Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain

9.2
301 S Columbus Dr (btwn Jackson Dr & Balbo Dr), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 134 tips and reviews

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: Lights & music every night in the summer.

Umai is one of South Loop Chicago.

4. Umai

8.8
730 S Clark St (at W Polk St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · South Loop · 41 tips and reviews

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: In the summer, get the chilled udon noodles; in winter, get ramen. Yum!

Aurelio's Pizza South Loop is one of South Loop Chicago.

5. Aurelio's Pizza South Loop

7.2
1212 S Michigan Ave (at Roosevelt), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 10 tips and reviews

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: Sit on the upper deck & watch the people stream by. The thin crust pizza is great!

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of South Loop Chicago.

6. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.8
805 S State St (btwn 8th St & 9th St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 192 tips and reviews

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: If you want the Chicago deep dish pizza, Lou's Special can't be beat!

7. Mercat a la Planxa

7.7
638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: Upscale, creative tapas & a delicious seasonal sangria or two.

Shedd Aquarium is one of South Loop Chicago.

8. Shedd Aquarium

8.8
1200 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Aquarium · Museum Campus · 449 tips and reviews
The Field Museum is one of South Loop Chicago.

9. The Field Museum

9.1
1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Museum Campus · 357 tips and reviews

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: Natural history in an old fashioned setting. This is was Wikipedia used to be.