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Grant Park - Chicago

337 E. Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

Cultural Centers

Proudly referred to as Chicago's "Front yard," Grant Park is a public park, 319 acres located in Chicago’s central business district in the Loop Community area.

Grant Park’s most notable features include Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, The Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus. Named for United States President and Civil War General, Ulysses S. Grant, Grant Park was developed as one of Chicago's first parks and expanded through land reclamation.

What's happening nearby...

Chinatown Summer Fair

Jul 28 @ 10AM

This iconic event is one of the most ethnically unique outdoor events in Chicago and the Midwest. Attracting more than 40,000 people from throughout the region.

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Lollapalooza

Grant Park •  Aug 01 – Aug 04

Each year at Lollapalooza, some of the top names in alternative, hip hop, punk and pop join more than 170 bands and musicians in Grant Park…

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Chicago Air and Water Show

Aug 10 – Aug 11

The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest free show of its kind in the United States. The show…

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