Historic Michigan Boulevard District, Chicago

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The Historic Michigan Boulevard District is a historic district in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States encompassing Michigan Avenue between 11th or Roosevelt Road, depending on the source, and Randolph Streets and named after the nearby Lake Michigan. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on February 27, 2002. The district includes numerous significant buildings on Michigan Avenue facing Grant Park. In addition, this section of Michigan Avenue includes the point recognized as the end of U.S. Route 66. This district is one of the world's best known one-sided streets rivalling Fifth Avenue in New York City and Edinburgh's Princes Street. It lies immediately south of the Michigan–Wacker Historic District and east of the Loop Retail Historic District. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°52'33"N, 87°37'28"W

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Downtown (The Loop)Chicago United States

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Historic Michigan Boulevard District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Institute of Chicago, Grant Park, Buddy Guy's Legends, Second Leiter Building.

~1350 ftN
Renowned art museum with global works
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago
7 min walk • The Art Institute of Chicago, nestled in the heart of Chicago's Grant Park, stands as a beacon for art lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike. This premier museum, renowned for its extensive collections, spans across various epochs and regions of the world, offering an...
~1410 ftE
Home to numerous Downtown attractions
Grant Park, Chicago
7 min walk • Grant Park, often referred to as "Chicago's front yard," is a lush urban oasis nestled in the heart of the city's bustling downtown. Spread across 319 acres, it is a verdant retreat that offers locals and tourists alike a respite from the concrete jungle.
~1150 ftSW
Nightlife, Dancing
Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago
6 min walk • Buddy Guy's Legends stands as a testament to the vibrant blues scene in Chicago, United States. This iconic music club was established in 1989 by the legendary blues musician Buddy Guy and has since become one of the most reputable venues for authentic blues music in...
~850 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Second Leiter Building, Chicago
5 min walk • The Second Leiter Building, also known as the Leiter II Building, the Sears Building, One Congress Center, and Robert Morris Center, is located at the southeast corner of South State Street and East Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago, Illinois.
~270 ftNE
Monuments and statues
The Bowman and The Spearman, Chicago
2 min walk • The Bowman and The Spearman, also known collectively as Equestrian Indians, or simply Indians, are two bronze equestrian sculptures standing as gatekeepers in Congress Plaza, at the intersection of Ida B.
~1160 ftN
Monuments and statues
Fountain of the Great Lakes, Chicago
6 min walk • Fountain of the Great Lakes, or Spirit of the Great Lakes Fountain, is an allegorical sculpture and fountain by Lorado Taft. A bronze work of art, created between 1907 and 1913, the fountain depicts five women arranged so that the water flows in a way that seeks to recall the waterflow through the five Great Lakes of North America.
~220 ftNW
Theater, Architecture, Ballet
Auditorium Theatre, Chicago
2 min walk • The Auditorium Theatre is a music and performance venue located inside the Auditorium Building at 50 Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago, Illinois.
~1030 ftN
Museum, History museum, Walking tours
Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago
5 min walk • The Chicago Architecture Center, formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation, is a nonprofit cultural organization based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, whose mission is to inspire people to discover why design matters.
~870 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago
5 min walk • The Merle Reskin Theatre is a performing arts venue located in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Originally named the Blackstone Theatre and now named after Merle Reskin, it was founded in 1910. The Merle Reskin Theatre is now part of DePaul University, and is also used for events and performances of other groups.
~1220 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Symphony Center, Chicago
6 min walk • Symphony Center is a music complex located at 220 South Michigan Avenue in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois.
~240 ftNW
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Louis Sullivan
Auditorium Building, Chicago
2 min walk • The Auditorium Building in Chicago is one of the best-known designs of Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler. Completed in 1889, the building is located at the northwest corner of South Michigan Avenue and Congress Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Historic Michigan Boulevard District?

Nearby attractions include Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago (1 min walk), Auditorium Theatre, Chicago (2 min walk), Auditorium Building, Chicago (2 min walk), The Bowman and The Spearman, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to Historic Michigan Boulevard District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Historic Michigan Boulevard District:

Bus

Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive • Lines: 1, 26, 28, 3, 4, 6, J14, (N) N4 (1 min walk)
Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan • Lines: 126, 143, 147, 7 (1 min walk)

Train

Van Buren Street (3 min walk)
LaSalle Street Station (11 min walk)

Metro

Harrison • Lines: Red (5 min walk)
Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren • Lines: Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple (7 min walk)