Chicago · 19–23°C

One day in Chicago.

Spring in Chicago brings mild, breezy days and occasional showers, perfect for indoor art and architecture tours.

09:00

Specialty Coffee at the Monadnock

The Loop · $5 - $10 · 1 hour

Start the day with exceptional specialty coffee at Intelligentsia, located inside the Monadnock Building. Its late 19th-century architecture is a stunning precursor to mid-century functionalism.

Walk · 15 mins — A scenic walk north towards the river and the Architecture Center.

10:15

Chicago Architecture Tour

Downtown / Riverwalk · $31 pp · 2.5 hours

Explore Chicago's architectural legacy, from soaring mid-century modernism to brutalist masterworks, on this definitive river and walking tour by the Chicago Architecture Center.

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Walk · 15 mins — Head back into the Loop towards Revival Food Hall.

13:00

Lunch at Revival Food Hall

The Loop · $15 - $25 pp · 1.25 hours

An all-local dining market highlighting Chicago's best street food and indie culinary concepts, housed in a beautifully restored historic building.

Public Transit · 25 mins — Take the Red Line from Monroe to Chicago station, then walk to the MCA.

14:45

Museum of Contemporary Art

Streeterville · $20 pp · 3 hours

Immerse yourself in cutting-edge modern art at the MCA. The building itself is an architectural gem, and the rotating exhibits showcase global and local contemporary artists.

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Walk · 15 mins — Walk west towards River North for an evening of cozy dining.

18:00

Dinner & Wine at Gilt Bar

River North · $$-$$$ · 3 hours

A cozy, dimly-lit restaurant and bar offering excellent craft beer, an extensive wine list, and decadent modern American cuisine in a vintage-inspired setting.

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