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In 1871, when Mrs

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Water Tower, Chicago

In 1871, when Mrs.

In 1871, when Mrs. O'Leary's cow kicked over the lantern in her barn - or was framed for the act, depending on who you ask - the Gothic Revival spires of Water Tower were only two years old. Today, along with the Pumping Station on the other side of the street, the Water Tower is the last, dream-like symbol of the Old Chicago that disappeared in the Fire. Surrounded by hotels and colossal department stores, it's also the icon of the new city that arose. At night, the Water Tower is lit from within, and it's a memorable sight. Inside, the vintage machinery is long gone (along with the water), and the plain interior is occasionally used as a gallery space.

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 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

 +1 312-440-3166

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Richard Gray Gallery

Big and very big names from modern and contemporary American and European art, including Millennium Park sculptor Jaume Plensa

Valerie Carberry Gallery

Pre and post-war American art, particularly 1930-1949

Lookingglass Theater

Known for their inventive, acrobatic shows; their repertory production of 'Lookingglass Alice' is a knock-out

Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago)

Contemporary art from around the world

Loyola University Museum of Art

Right next to the Water Tower, LUMA is best known for its exhibits on sacred art and architecture, but it occasionally veers into modern art as well, such as an installation of Andy Warhol's silver balloons

Magnificent Mile

One of the most prestigious shopping streets in the world, the Magnificent Mile is a stretch of Michigan Avenue that is home to massive department stores, luxury boutiques, and larger-than-usual stores for national chains like The Gap, Banana Republic, and Crate & Barrel

Oak Street Beach

There is plenty of everybody doing everything at Oak Street Beach

The Arts Club of Chicago

Easy to miss, as it's located on a side street without much in the way of signage (or advertising), but this gallery has a long history - it opened in 1916, and hosted Pablo Picasso's art show in the U

360 Chicago

Formerly known as the John Hancock Observatory, 360 Chicago offers breathtaking views of downtown Chicago with its skyscrapers, the historic Michigan lakefront and four neighboring states - Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois

The Driehaus Museum

Adorning the first floor are decorative arts from the collection of the museum's namesake, Richard H