If you like architecture and history, this building is a must see. The Chicago Cultural Center is great historical building set right on Michigan Avenue. It is located just 2 blocks north of the Art Institute and is well worth a visit. Admission is free everyday, and there are also free tours available a couple days a week. I've taken... more

This is a wonderful old building with lots of art and a beautiful Tiffany dome. It is also a great central place to get all the brochures and travel advice you may need. There is a culinary conceige and other people available to answer questions. The brochures and magazines are categorized by subject. There is a nice little cafe, lots... more

What I appreciated most about the Cultural Center was its calm and placid atmosphere. The Loop can become a bit maddening, especially at rush hour. It's nice to be able to pop into a place that isn't a frenzy of noise and motion. There are plush old armchairs and sofas scattered about in various nooks and crannies on the first... more

The Chicago Cultural Center is, in my opinion, a place to go if you want to appear "well-rounded" and "sophisticated". Depending on what is in the Exhibit Hall at the time, your trip may or may not be worth it. The Meeting Hall and GAR Memorial added a somber mood to the Center that somewhat clashed with the elegance and... more

It's good for a 1/2 hour look-see, but, hey, it's free! There was a comic strip exhibit when we were there. The mosaics on the walls are gorgeous. You'll want to see the Tiffany dome in the rotunda, and if you head over to the east window upstairs, you get a view of Millenium Park. more