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Welcome to the Art Institute of !

Voted #1 in the by TripAdvisor reviewers, the is a must- see for visitors to the City. From the world-renowned French Impressionist Collection to American favorites like ’s ; from ancient world treasures to modern masterpieces - the museum has something for everyone. A traveler could easily spend the entire afternoon exploring the over one million square feet of exhibitions.

For those of you who are interested in taking in more of the City, the Art Institute is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Chicago, surrounded by great shopping, parks, and other tourist attractions. Here are just a few of the “must-see” locations around the Art Institute. If you don’t have time to check them out this trip, you’ll have to make a point to come back to visit our great City.

Nearby Landmarks and Views

: located just north of the Art Institute is home to several landmarks including , the (“Bean”) , and the .  : located just south of the Art Institute is also famous for its green space and . Most notably, : Hosts fantastic free concerts and cultural events, four art galleries, and beautiful architecture. Located at 78 E Washington St.  : Formerly known as Sears Tower is located about 0.6 miles away from the Art Institute at 233 S Wacker Dr. Visit Willis Tower’s 103rd floor to experience spectacular views spanning up to 50 miles and four states and step out on the glass floored “Ledge” balcony to see 1,353 below you. There are also several dining options available at the Tower.

Longer Walk or a Short Cab Ride

For a longer walk, take the Lakefront trail about 1.3 miles north to visit . Here you will find over 50 acres of parks, gardens, entertainment, restaurants, and attractions, including the world-famous Navy Pier Ferris wheel. Take a spin for some great views of the Chicago Skyline.

The Art Institute is about 1.2 miles north of the Chicago - home to , , and the Field Museum of Natural History. Each of these attractions could be an all-day stop during a Chicago visit, but there may be time to choose one to tour after you explore the Art Institute.

Also central to the museum campus, see , home of the Chicago Bears and enjoy some more pedestrian friendly, lakeside space and views in the parks surrounding the campus.

Places to Eat Near the Art Institute of Chicago

Onsite Dining:

 Terzo Piano  Caffè Moderno  Museum Café

The Art Institute is within walking distance from a huge selection of dining options for all appetites and budgets. Some Chicago favorites include:

 Russian Tea Time- High Tea, Russian: 77 E Adams St. (0.08 miles away) $$$  Miller’s Pub: 134 S. Wabash (0.13 miles away) $$$  The Gage: 24 S. Michigan Ave (0.16 miles away) $$$  Lockwood at the Palmer House Hotel: 17 E Monroe St. (0.17 miles) $$$$  Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta: 61 E Madison St (0.19 miles away) $$  Heaven on Seven- Creole, Cajun : 111 N Wabash (0.31 miles away) $$  Italian Villages- three restaurants in one: 71 W Monroe St. (0.33 miles away) $$-$$$  Rosebud Prime- Steak and Seafood: 1 S. Dearborn St. (0.34 miles away) $$$$  Gino’s East- Chicago Style Pizza: 521 S. Dearborn St. (0.41 miles away) $$  Billy Goat Tavern- Sandwiches and Burgers: 330 S. Wells St. (0.54 miles away) $

Fast and Tasty Favorites Nearby $  Cosi- 116 S Michigan Avenue (0.05 miles away)  Corner Bakery Café- 35 E Monroe St. (0.20 miles away)  Potbelly Sandwich Works- deli sandwiches, live music- 200 S Michigan Ave. (Steps away)  Max’s Take Out- Chicago hot dogs, burgers, Italian beef- 20 E. Adams (0.1 miles away)

For more dining options, visit the AUCCCD Conference website to direct you to several helpful tourist guides online.

Shopping Near the Art Institute

If you’re into shopping, then Michigan Avenue, steps outside the Art Institute is a prime destination in Chicago. Travel north to visit the Shops at North Bridge, Water Tower Place and 900 N. Michigan. Or, head a few blocks west to State Street to find some great deals and discounts.