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Grant Park - Chicago

337 E. Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

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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...

51st Annual Historic Pullman House Tour

Oct 12 – Oct 13

Join us for the 50th Anniversary of House Tours and see the interior of several private homes in Historic Pullman!

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Chicago International Film Festival

Oct 16 – Oct 27

Welcome to North America’s longest-running competitive film festival. With more than 120 feature films and 70 shorts films from around the world, this year’s festival is…

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Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade

Oct 19

Arts in the Dark is a magical evening parade that celebrates Halloween as the "artist's holiday."

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