Things to Do
THE SIGHTS START JUST STEPS FROM YOUR FRONT DOOR
At Emil Bach House and Lang House Chicago, you don’t have to go far to find things to do or see. Only blocks away you can stand at the shore of one of the world’s largest sources of fresh water, an inland ocean, Lake Michigan. The list goes on, expanding northward to Evanston and Northwestern University and south to Loyola University. Conveniently located on the north side of Chicago, you can catch a quick train into the city, see a baseball game at Wrigley Field or visit one of the many world-famous museums.
This list of things to do will get you started in your surroundings. If we can help you navigate your way into the city with recommendations or tips, please just ask.
Relaxed, modern eatery offering Italian starters, salads, pasta & pizza
antopizza.com
Just a short walk to this neighborhood cafe, perfect for breakfast and lunch
charmerscafe.com
An upscale tavern located in the historic Theater on the Lake building. The Skyline Patio, open seasonally, provides stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline.
theateronthelake.com/restaurant
Evanston’s first brewpub with a fun, vibrant atmosphere
thepeckishpig.com
Simply prepared Italian dishes using local ingredients in a comfy space
campagnolarestaurant.com
Reservations Only
khmai-fine-dining.com/
312-922-TOUR (8687) to book a tour
www.architecture.org/tours
The Chicago Mosaic School
1127 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
chicagomosaicschool.com
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
www.fieldmuseum.org
Loyola Park
1230 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Take a stroll on the walking trails in the local park with views of the lake.
Loyola Beach
1230 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Enjoy a serene walk down the white sand beaches of Lake Michigan, just blocks from the house.
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/loyola-beach
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
See the historic Wrigley Field home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs.
www.mlb.com/cubs/ballpark
Established by local residents who believed their part of Chicago was a place with much to celebrate, the Society today serves the community through its publications, neighborhood tours, Living History programs and other educational and outreach efforts.
rpwhs.org
The Evanston History Center, located in the historic Charles Gates Dawes House, strives to capture and teach Evanston’s rich history.
www.evanstonhistorycenter.org
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL
CHM’s mission—to share Chicago’s stories, serving as a hub of scholarship and learning, inspiration, and civic engagement—is the foundation of the Museum’s programs and events, exhibitions, educational initiatives, publications, and collecting activities that touch the lives of all Chicagoans and help them make meaningful and personal connections to history.
www.chicagohistory.org
See the historic Wrigley Field home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs.
www.mlb.com/cubs/ballpark
The Chicago Mosaic School
1127 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660
chicagomosaicschool.com
Northwestern University
633 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60208
www.northwestern.edu
Loyola University
1032 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
www.luc.edu/
www.barkbarkclub.com/
groomingbygaldy.net/
Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio in Oak Park
951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
Frank Lloyd Wright’s first home and studio (1889-1909) was the birthplace of an architectural revolution. Wright used his home to explore design concepts that contained the seeds of his architectural philosophy. In his adjacent studio, Wright and his associates developed a new American architecture – the Prairie style. The historic district surrounding the Home and Studio has the greatest number of Wright-designed residences worldwide.
Home and Studio Tours | Frank Lloyd Wright Trust (flwright.org)
Robie House
5757 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
Completed in 1910, the Robie House (1908-1910) is the consummate expression of Wright’s Prairie style. Robie House sparked a revolution in residential architecture that still reverberates today and is considered one of the most important buildings in architectural history. The house is a masterpiece of the Prairie style and a forerunner of modernism in architecture.
Robie House Tours | Frank Lloyd Wright Trust (flwright.org)
The Rookery
209 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60604
The Rookery Building in the heart of Chicago’s financial district stands testimony to the resilience and creative spirit of late-nineteenth century Chicago. The rebirth of the city in the wake of the Great Fire of 1871 gave rise to the multi-storied office building that would transform the landscape of America’s cities.
The Rookery is also home to the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, featuring a wonderful shop for unique architectural items and literature.
