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Best Landmarks near Washington Park
Discover the best landmarks near Washington Park. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best landmarks near Washington Park
The Castle
Experience Chicago history at The Castle, a landmark home in Washington Park with original 19th-century architecture and modern amenities.
5139 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Nuclear Energy Sculpture
A thought-provoking sculpture at the University of Chicago, marking the site of the world's first controlled nuclear reaction.
5625 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Lorraine Hansberry House
Visit the landmark home of Lorraine Hansberry, famed playwright and civil rights advocate, and reflect on its impact on American history and culture.
6140 S Rhodes Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Taft House
Explore Chicago's architectural heritage at the historic Taft House in Woodlawn.
935 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Mitchell Tower
A stunning Gothic tower at the University of Chicago, Mitchell Tower embodies the institution's rich history and architectural beauty in Hyde Park.
1131 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
Explore ancient civilizations at the University of Chicago's Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum, featuring artifacts from West Asia and North Africa.
1155 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Robert A. Millikan House
Visit the former home of Nobel Prize winner Robert A. Millikan in Chicago's Hyde Park, where groundbreaking physics experiments took place.
5605 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
The Original Ferris Wheel
Explore the site of the original Ferris Wheel, a landmark of innovation from Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago, IL 60637
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
Experience the awe-inspiring architecture and spiritual ambiance of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, a landmark of the University of Chicago.
5850 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Frederick C. Robie House
Experience Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style masterpiece, a National Historic Landmark on the University of Chicago campus.
5757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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