Chicago's Tenth Straight Title, Checked Inside Two Loop Landmarks
Readers put Chicago first among US big cities a tenth time, and two downtown buildings make that easy to test.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Admission costs nothing at 78 E. Washington Street, where two Tiffany glass domes sit above the stair halls. The building runs as a city arts hub rather than a museum, with exhibitions and performances through the week. Doors are open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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The Chicago Theatre
4.7 (10,943)
Mon – Fri, 12:00 – 18:00
175 N State St
A few blocks north on State Street, the 1921 auditorium keeps its French Baroque plasterwork and a marquee that doubles as the city's shorthand. Concerts and comedy carry the calendar. The box office runs Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and the room holds a 4.7 rating.
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