Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Chicago), Chicago
Designed in coordination with the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum in the Near South, this waterfront plaza features a timeline from the war, a list of Illinois veterans who were killed in action, and a nice vantage point toward a few iconic buildings down the river.
Designed in coordination with the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum in the Near South, this waterfront plaza features a timeline from the war, a list of Illinois veterans who were killed in action, and a nice vantage point toward a few iconic buildings down the river. After crossing over the river from the Near North, turn and take the stairs down to the lower level.
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About Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Chicago)
Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL, United States
+1 877-244-2246
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Chicago) and Nearby Sights on Map
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