Not to Miss Clark Street Area Attractions:
- The Chicago History Museum – Standing at the crossroads of America’s past and its future, the CHM cares for, showcases, and interprets millions of authentic pieces of Chicago and U.S. history.
- The Green City Market – Chicago’s only year-round farmers’ market promoting local, sustainable farmers, producers and chefs by connecting them to the public through educational programming and special events.
- The Lincoln Park Zoo – open 365 days a year and always free, the Lincoln Park zoo offers fun for the whole family. As one of its 3 million+ visitors annually, you’ll be transported from the urban jungle to an actual jungle while spying some of the world’s most exotic animals.
- The Lincoln Park Conservatory – here you will find tropical palms and ancient ferns, right in the heart of Lincoln Park.
- The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum – This museum is the urban gateway to nature and science. It’s a unique venue for the public, especially urban dwellers, to find new ways to reconnect with the natural world.
- Theater on the Lake – Located at Fullerton, right along the Lake Shore, Theater on the Lake is a historic building that offers breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s skyline, fine dining at their Lakefront Restaurant, and outstanding shows throughout the year. Theater on the Lake is a partnership between Lakefront Hospitality Group and the Chicago Park District.
- The Second City – As one of the most renowned comedy theaters in the country, The Second City sits at the south end of the Clark-Lakefront area. Offering both improv and sketch comedy performances, you’ll laugh your socks off any night of the week when catching a show at The Second City.
- North Pond Nature Sanctuary – Escape the stress of city living at this urban sanctuary with native wildflowers, trees and calming still water that provides a home for turtles, dragonflies, butterflies, small mammals and over 230 species of resident and migratory birds.
- North Avenue Beach – Considered Chicago’s favorite beach, it is the focal point of the Chicago Air & Water show, AVP pro volleyball, and recreational sports leagues.
- The Elks Veterans Memorial – A monument in the truest sense with its massive dome, heroic sculptures and intricately detailed friezes, built in 1926.
