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Grant Park Secrets

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Discover Grant Park’s hidden gems and historical landmarks on a Beaux Arts adventure in Chicago’s iconic front yard.

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Grant Park’s landscape is both front yard and recreation spot for Chicago.

Duration
2 hours
Site Type
Parks
Location
Downtown
Architects and Styles
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Art Institute Chicago South Garden; S Michigan Ave. and E. Jackson Blvd., 111 S. Michigan Ave.

Did you know that the Grant Park area was once under water? Or that at one time it housed an airfield, a major league sports team and the tomb of a Civil War hero? Join us as we unlock the secrets of this Beaux Arts masterpiece.

Notes:
  • Many tours sell out. To guarantee your space advance reservations are strongly recommended.
  • Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your tour. View the CAC's hours.
  • Your safety is our priority. The itinerary of this tour may be altered in accordance with health and safety policies and considerations.

Tour reviews

    • I love this tour because it is so ingrained with the history of the City and takes you into a green space and you can see the built environment as well as the lake when in the center of the park. The fact that it is created from landfill is amazing! There is so much here and we are SO lucky to have Grant Park!
      Debra Jean FrelsCAC Docent
  • A photo of Buckingham Fountain set against a blue sky.

    Buckingham Fountain.

  • A photo of the Theodore Thomas memorial

    Photo by Oscar Shen, licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 2.0.

  • A photo of the John Logan monument in Grant Park.

    Photo by Oscar Shen, licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 2.0.

  • A photo of the Grant Park pedestrian bridge

    Photo by Oscar Shen, licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 2.0.

FAQ

  • Essential walking tours depart from the center at 111 East Wacker; they are free for all CAC members. Premier walking tours depart from other locations across Chicago, including neighborhood tours. Premier tours are discounted for individual, dual and family memberships and free for Deco level and above.

  • The CAC welcomes all visitors and is committed to making its offerings feel safe and accessible to everyone. Learn more about accessibility options.

  • Many of our tours depart from the CAC at 111 E. Wacker. Your ticket (regular or print-at-home) will indicate the departure location. If you have any questions about your tour’s meeting place, give us a call at 312.922.TOUR (8687).

    For tours that don’t begin at the CAC, please consult the individual tour webpage, or call 312.922.TOUR (8687) for details on the meeting location.

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