River North Gallery District, Chicago

Name: River North Gallery District
Address: Chicago, United States

#823 among attractions in Chicago

Dancing, Nightlife, Entertainment district

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Facts and practical information

The River North Gallery District or simply River North, in Chicago, is in the Near North Side, Chicago. It hosts the largest concentration of art galleries in the United States outside of Manhattan. River North has experienced vast changes in the years 1990 - 2012 including the development of vast highrise buildings, nightclubs and restaurants. River North has become one of Chicago's top neighborhoods for nightlife especially on and around Hubbard Street. ()

Coordinates: 41°53'57"N, 87°38'29"W

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Downtown (Near North Side)Chicago United States

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Day trips

River North Gallery District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oak Street, First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mariano Park, Frontera Grill.

0.8 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
Oak Street, Chicago
21 min walk • Oak Street, though much less famous than its Parisian counterpart, is one of the most prestigious streets in Chicago, known primarily for its exclusive shopping. Located in close proximity to the Gold Coast, one of the city's wealthiest neighborhoods, Oak Street offers...
0.7 miNE
Church
First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chicago
17 min walk • Nestled in the bustling urban landscape of Chicago, the First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church stands as a beacon of faith and community in the heart of the city. With its rich history and vibrant congregation, this church is not only a place of worship but...
0.7 miE
Park
Mariano Park, Chicago
19 min walk • Mariano Park is a small public park in Chicago at the intersection of Rush Street and State Street in Gold Coast. It has an official address of 1031 North State Street. The land was initially acquired by the city in 1848 but was not transferred to the Chicago Park District until 1959.
0.8 miSE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Frontera Grill, Chicago
21 min walk • Frontera Grill is a Mexican restaurant in Chicago, Illinois. It is owned by Rick Bayless. It opened on March 21, 1987, at 445 N. Clark Street in Chicago's River North neighborhood and was Bayless' first restaurant. In 2011, the Chicago Sun-Times called it "a study in the art of Mexican cookery".
0.6 miW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
St. John Cantius Church, Chicago
16 min walk • Saint John Cantius Church is a historic Catholic church of the Archdiocese of Chicago known for its architecture, liturgical practices, and affiliation with the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius. With monumental religious edifices of St. Mary of the Angels, St. Hedwig's or St.
~1970 ftW
Universities and schools
Kendall College, Chicago
10 min walk • Kendall College at National Louis University is a private college which is part of National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in culinary arts and hospitality management. Kendall is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
0.7 miSE
Museum
Rock N Roll McDonald's, Chicago
17 min walk • The Rock N Roll McDonald's is a flagship McDonald's restaurant formerly located in Chicago. It is one of the most famous McDonald's locations in the world and was once the busiest in the United States.
0.6 miE
Italianate architecture
William Waller House, Chicago
16 min walk • The William Waller House is a historic house located at 1012 N. Dearborn St. in the Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
0.6 miE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Near North Side, Chicago
16 min walk • The Near North Side is the eighth of Chicago's 77 community areas. It is the northernmost of the three areas that constitute central Chicago, the others being the Loop and the Near South Side.
0.6 miE
Park
Washington Square Park, Chicago
15 min walk • Washington Square, also known as Washington Square Park, is a park in Chicago, Illinois. A registered historic landmark that is better known by its nickname Bughouse Square, it was the most celebrated open air free-speech center in the country as well as a popular Chicago tourist attraction.
0.6 miE
Large research collection and rare books
Newberry Library, Chicago
16 min walk • The Newberry Library is an independent research library, specializing in the humanities and located on Washington Square in Chicago, Illinois. It has been free and open to the public since 1887.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to River North Gallery District?

Nearby attractions include Cabrini–Green, Chicago (1 min walk), Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago, Chicago (5 min walk), The Montgomery, Chicago (6 min walk), City Farm Chicago, Chicago (9 min walk).

How to get to River North Gallery District by public transport?

The nearest stations to River North Gallery District:

Bus

Chicago & Larrabee WB • Lines: 66, (N) N66 (5 min walk)

Metro

Chicago • Lines: Brown, Purple (10 min walk)
Clark/Division • Lines: Red (16 min walk)

Train

Ogilvie Transportation Center (27 min walk)
Millennium Station (35 min walk)