Along with being very close to the city’s commercial and financial centers, the South Loop retains the cachet of downtown real estate while also having the community feel of an up-and-coming neighborhood. Within walking distance of some of Chicago’s best attractions and the summer’s most fun events, proximity to the South Loop is something to keep in mind when shopping for downtown Chicago condos.

Chicago Attractions near South Loop Real Estate

The Art Institute of Chicago – The Art Institute is one of the most famous art museums in world. It is as enjoyable to visit for its beautiful architecture and gardens as it is for its renowned artwork, and luckily, it’s located right on the Lake in the South Loop. Home to masterpieces recognizable even to the neophyte, the Art Institute is a great option for a  weekend activity– or just stop by to eat lunch beside the famous lions on the front steps.

Chicago’s Museum Campus – Chicago’s Museum Campus is a swath of land on the shore of the South Loop that acts as home to Shedd Aquarium. Adler Planetarium and the Field Museum. The Shedd Aquarium is the second biggest aquarium in U.S. and home to five permanent exhibits, a live show called Fantasea, a family of Beluga whales and the oldest fish in the country. Plus, on Wednesday evenings during the summer you can catch live jazz while interacting with the animals. The famous Field Museum has everything from dinosaurs to precious gems to ancient artifacts, and it welcomes the best traveling exhibits of natural history from across the world. Finally, the Adler Planetarium takes you to space at its Doane Observatory with the largest public telescope in the Chicago area.

Soldier Field – Home to the NFL franchise the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field is a historic sports locale in America. Not only is the neo-classical design stunning, but the games that happen there are exciting and part of Chicago tradition. In addition to Bears football games, Soldier Field also hosts events like music concerts from acts like U2 and The Rolling Stones, political debates and charity walks. The added activity of Soldier Field makes the South Loop a lively place to live.

Summer Festivals – Grant and Millennium Parks on the east side of the South Loop host many summer concerts and festivals. From the free concert series at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion to the Taste of Chicago, Lollapalooza, Chicago Blues Festival, Chicaog Jazz Festival and other expos and exhibitions, the summer is filled with food, dance, music and good times in the parks of the South Loop.

Living near these famous South Loop institutions is an exciting perk of downtown real estate. Not only will out-of-town guests love your location, you will never run out of activities with these attractions near by.