4 Grant Park And Michigan Avenue Stops For Lakefront Lawns And Theater
Butler Field faces the Petrillo Music Shell, while Millennium Park brings Cloud Gate, garden paths and concert lawns. On South Michigan Avenue, the 1885 Fine Arts Building holds artisan studios and the Studebaker Theater's restored ornate decor.
Across from the Petrillo Music Shell, Butler Field gives Grant Park a broad stretch of lawn for concert and festival overflow seating. When no event is scheduled, the turf suits casual activities such as frisbee. Resident geese cross the field, and rain can leave the ground muddy, so plan your picnic setup accordingly.
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Millennium Park pairs Cloud Gate with quiet garden paths and outdoor concert lawns. The cultural campus includes Wrigley Square, the Great Lawn and Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Browse pop-up shops or walk among the trees. Entry is free, and the park opens daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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The Fine Arts Building houses ten floors of working artisan studios in an 1885 Michigan Avenue landmark. Crafts range from violin restoration to glassmaking and puppetry. Ride with the attendant in a manual elevator, then explore the galleries, historical exhibits and Art Nouveau murals. Individual studios may be closed.
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Studebaker Theater opened in 1898 as a music and opera hall inside the Fine Arts Building. The venue now hosts comedy, concerts and podcast tapings. The room pairs restored ornate decor with modern sound systems and comfortable seating. A ticket fee of 8 US dollars applies to every sale, including purchases at the box office.
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