Arie Crown Theater, Chicago

#190 among attractions in Chicago

Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment, Concert hall

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Facts and practical information

The Arie Crown Theater is an entertainment venue named after Lithuanian immigrant Arie Crown, who was the father of Henry Crown, the American industrialist and philanthropist, and situated on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. It opened in 1960, with seating for 5,000 people, one of the largest seating capacities in Chicago. The theater is part of the McCormick Place convention facility, owned by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority. ()

Opened: 1960 (64 years ago)Capacity: 4250Coordinates: 41°51'6"N, 87°36'42"W

Address

Downtown (Near South Side)Chicago United States

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(866) 353-5167

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Day trips

Arie Crown Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Soldier Field, Northerly Island, Chinatown Square, Second Presbyterian Church.

0.8 miN
Historic football stadium
Soldier Field, Chicago
20 min walk • Soldier Field stands as a testament to the rich sports history and architectural uniqueness in the heart of Chicago, United States. Originally opened in 1924 as a memorial to American soldiers who had died in wars, this iconic sport venue has since become synonymous...
0.6 miN
Park, Island
Northerly Island, Chicago
17 min walk • Northerly Island is a serene oasis amidst the bustling city of Chicago, offering residents and visitors alike a unique park experience. Once the site of the Meigs Field airport, this 91-acre peninsula along Lake Michigan was transformed into a nature-focused park...
1.1 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Chinatown Square, Chicago
30 min walk • Chinatown Square is a two-story outdoor mall located in Chinatown, Chicago, a mile from the center of Chicago just north of the main Wentworth Avenue District.
0.7 miW
Church
Second Presbyterian Church, Chicago
19 min walk • Second Presbyterian Church is a landmark Gothic Revival church located on South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, some of Chicago's most prominent families attended this church.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Henry B. Clarke House, Chicago
17 min walk • The Henry B. Clarke House is a Greek Revival style home, now serving as a house museum in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Built around 1836, it is considered the oldest existing house built in Chicago.
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wintrust Arena, Chicago
14 min walk • Wintrust Arena at McCormick Square, previously referred to as DePaul Arena or McCormick Place Events Center, is a 10,387-seat sports venue in Chicago's Near South Side community area that opened in 2017.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Glessner House Museum, Chicago
17 min walk • The John J. Glessner House, operated as the Glessner House, is an architecturally important 19th-century residence located at 1800 S. Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. It was designed in 1885–1886 by architect Henry Hobson Richardson and completed in late 1887. The property was designated a Chicago Landmark on October 14, 1970.
0.7 miN
Memorial, Park, Sculpture
Gold Star Families Memorial and Park, Chicago
20 min walk • Gold Star Families Memorial and Park is located east of Soldier Field in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois. The memorial is maintained by the Chicago Police Department Honor Guard and is intended to honor 585 CPD officers who died in the line of duty. The memorial was dedicated in 2006 by the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation.
0.8 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Huntington Bank Pavilion, Chicago
22 min walk • The Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island is an outdoor amphitheater located on the man-made peninsula Northerly Island, in Chicago, Illinois.
0.7 miN
Memorial, Sculpture
Balbo Monument, Chicago
18 min walk • The Balbo Monument consists of a column that is approximately 2,000 years old dating from between 117 and 38 BC and a contemporary stone base.
0.8 miW
Music venue
Reggies, Chicago
21 min walk • Reggies is a restaurant and music venue in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arie Crown Theater?

Nearby attractions include Near South Side, Chicago (12 min walk), Harriet F. Rees House, Chicago (13 min walk), Wintrust Arena, Chicago (14 min walk), Prairie Avenue District, Chicago (15 min walk).

How to get to Arie Crown Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arie Crown Theater:

Bus

McCormick Place North Pick-up/Drop-off (6 min walk)
McCormick Place South Pick-up/Drop-off (9 min walk)

Train

McCormick Place (7 min walk)
18th Street (13 min walk)

Metro

Cermak-McCormick Place • Lines: Green (20 min walk)
Cermak-Chinatown • Lines: Red (26 min walk)