{"id":33813,"date":"2023-09-14T12:55:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T12:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/?p=33813"},"modified":"2025-11-30T17:31:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T17:31:51","slug":"10-places-to-see-amazing-architecture-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/10-places-to-see-amazing-architecture-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Places To See Amazing Architecture in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From its earliest days, Chicago\u2019s urban architecture has always stood tall as historic, innovative, and world-class. The impressive skyline reflects a variety of ground-breaking building styles emanating from visions of the city pioneers. Designers like Daniel Burnham, Mies Van der Rohe, Helmut Jahn, Louis Sullivan, and Jeanne Gang all contributed to the magnificent skyline that borders the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago became one of the world\u2019s largest cities in less than 100 years, thanks in large part to its incredible architecture. I’ve lived in the city for 20  years and am sharing a few of my favorite must-sees for your trip to Chicago. Get a glimpse of these marvels and learn what you should see and do when you visit in this handy travel guide.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Discover the Chicago Architectural Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the best places to start your exploration of Chicago\u2019s famous architectural wonders is the Chicago Architecture Center<\/a>, located next to the river at 111 E. Wacker Drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CAC opened its current facility in 2018, and now offers more than 70 tours showcasing the city\u2019s fabulous architecture, neighborhoods, and skyline. Exhibits feature Chicago\u2019s continued leading role in the design of skyscrapers that have changed the skylines of cities around the world. Other exhibits let you imagine what urban life will look like in 2050.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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