Grant Park
Neighborhood: Loop
Nearest Train: Red Line, Jackson St stop
Phone: +1 312 744 2400
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Grant Park stretches from the Museum Campus at Lake Shore Drive and Roosevelt Road all the way north to the Prudential building, with Columbus Drive on its west side and the lake on its east. At one time, this stretch of land was undeveloped and a prime target for builders. However, department store magnate Montgomery Ward did not want the lake view from his Michigan Avenue office obstructed, so he successfully lobbied the city to create Grant Park. In the summer months, the grounds bloom with rose gardens, and the famous Buckingham Fountain springs to life. The Petrillo Band Shell is home to the Grant Park Music Festival and also hosts such events as Jazz Fest, Celtic Fest and Blues Fest. Perhaps the park is most famous for The Taste of Chicago, a culinary festival which happens every year in late June and early July.
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Daily 7a-11p
Jun 10th, 2009 to Aug 15th, 2009
Throughout the summer months (June-August), a symphonic ensemble performs at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park, and this is no ordinary festival orchestra. Many of the guest performers are internationally acclaimed stars of opera and Broadway. The orchestra is composed of players in the renowned Chicago Symphony and music teachers from throughout Chicago. For the best listening, arrive early and grab a seat at the shell itself. Check the website for a complete list of performance dates, times, and other venue locations.
Chicago Summer Dance
Jun 11th, 2009 to Aug 23rd, 2009
Dancing Under The Stars
Whether you are graceful as a swan or have two left feet, you cannot help but dance the summer nights away by the shore of Lake Michigan during this fun music festival. Music styles include mambo, swing, ballroom, Celtic, big band, two-step, zydeco and other fun ways to move your feet and body. There are lots of lessons, so there is no excuse not to get up and boogie. It is all for fun, and it is all free from June through August. Takes place Thursday through Saturday evenings.
Venetian Night
Jul 25th, 2009
8:30PM
Enchanting Night of Twinkling Sailboats
For a magical evening on Lake Michigan, be sure not to miss this simple, yet haunting event. More than 35 boats sail out onto Lake Michigan in a formal parade of twinkling lights and music. The free parade can be viewed along the lake front from the Shedd Aquarium at Roosevelt Road up to the Chicago Yacht Club at Monroe Street. Listen for the gorgeous sounds of the Grant Park Symphony before the parade, and watch for the fireworks at the evening's conclusion.
Lollapalooza
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Lakefront City Park
Neighborhood: Loop
Nearest Train: Red Line, Jackson St stop
Phone: +1 312 744 2400
Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Audio Guide
Grant Park stretches from the Museum Campus at Lake Shore Drive and Roosevelt Road all the way north to the Prudential building, with Columbus Drive on its west side and the lake on its east. At one time, this stretch of land was undeveloped and a prime target for builders. However, department store magnate Montgomery Ward did not want the lake view from his Michigan Avenue office obstructed, so he successfully lobbied the city to create Grant Park. In the summer months, the grounds bloom with rose gardens, and the famous Buckingham Fountain springs to life. The Petrillo Band Shell is home to the Grant Park Music Festival and also hosts such events as Jazz Fest, Celtic Fest and Blues Fest. Perhaps the park is most famous for The Taste of Chicago, a culinary festival which happens every year in late June and early July.
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Daily 7a-11pAssociated Events
Grant Park Music FestivalJun 10th, 2009 to Aug 15th, 2009
Throughout the summer months (June-August), a symphonic ensemble performs at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park, and this is no ordinary festival orchestra. Many of the guest performers are internationally acclaimed stars of opera and Broadway. The orchestra is composed of players in the renowned Chicago Symphony and music teachers from throughout Chicago. For the best listening, arrive early and grab a seat at the shell itself. Check the website for a complete list of performance dates, times, and other venue locations.
Chicago Summer Dance
Jun 11th, 2009 to Aug 23rd, 2009
Dancing Under The Stars
Whether you are graceful as a swan or have two left feet, you cannot help but dance the summer nights away by the shore of Lake Michigan during this fun music festival. Music styles include mambo, swing, ballroom, Celtic, big band, two-step, zydeco and other fun ways to move your feet and body. There are lots of lessons, so there is no excuse not to get up and boogie. It is all for fun, and it is all free from June through August. Takes place Thursday through Saturday evenings.
Venetian Night
Jul 25th, 2009
8:30PM
Enchanting Night of Twinkling Sailboats
For a magical evening on Lake Michigan, be sure not to miss this simple, yet haunting event. More than 35 boats sail out onto Lake Michigan in a formal parade of twinkling lights and music. The free parade can be viewed along the lake front from the Shedd Aquarium at Roosevelt Road up to the Chicago Yacht Club at Monroe Street. Listen for the gorgeous sounds of the Grant Park Symphony before the parade, and watch for the fireworks at the evening's conclusion.
Lollapalooza
Purchase tickets through StubHub for:
www.VacationsToGo.com
Reviews
Millenium park!
Just all the Grant district. Good people, specktacular music (Hot House), Patty Burger(s), the Art I...
Reviewed by:kevinsanchez1111 from on Nov 03 2008
Nice retreat from city life
I loved this park because parts of it were nice and calm and offered a great retreat from city life....
Reviewed by:Brooke F from on Mar 25 2008
1 of the most beautiful places (in the Summer)
I left the Midwest for about 10 years & something called me back. There is something about Chicago t...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 20 2007
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