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The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
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1. LaSalle Street Church
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Assumption Church
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By C-Z-1982 - Reno, United States
Beautiful, intimate church in downtown Chicago. Attended Holy Mass as guest and very much enjoyed the experience. Parishioners welcoming of guests, peaceful service and great homily (by pastor of the church, father Joe). If you visit Chicago and look for a great church to attend Mass, consider going to Assumption Catholic Church.
3. The Moody Church
4. St. James Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
St. James Cathedral is a vibrant and historic Episcopal church in the heart of downtown Chicago, welcoming you as you are, without conditions or expectations. Week by week, we grow together, following Jesus into a loving, liberating, and life-giving relationship with God, with each other, and with the earth. We find inspiration in traditional worship and progressive, theologically-grounded teaching which fully embraces all people into the body of Christ regardless of age, ethnicity, expression, orientation, or background. We seek to engage with our communities by listening to our neighbors, serving those in need, and asking challenging and culturally relevant questions about faith, identity, and experience. We invite you to worship with us, to learn with us, to share with us, and to join this imperfect yet authentic congregation where you belong and you are welcome.
Reviewed By johnrH446BB - Bayside, United States
It is always easy to see a beautiful church. To enjoy a beautiful church with an amazing congregation is special. The people of this church went out of the way to make you feel welcome. The church is filled with people who enjoy the benefits of worshiping the lord. History to this church is also special. Abraham Lincoln, worshipped at St. James shortly after being elected President in 1860.
5. Fourth Presbyterian Church
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4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By The_Loup_Garou - Phoenix, United States
I first noticed the Fourth Presbyterian Church, when we first stayed at the Westin Hotel, on a previous trip. I could not help but notice it from the Westin Executive Lounge, as one can look down upon it, though many of the lounge’s windows. It is an imposing structure, and dominates a full city block, at the corner of N Michigan Ave and E Delaware Place, directly across from the John Hancock Building, at 875 N Michigan Ave. It was after coffee in that lounge, that I decided to re-visit this magnificent church. I had done a self-guided tour, and was back to do another one, while my wife was in meetings near-by. I walked over to the church, and explored the chapel, and the courtyard, on a cool, damp March day. Much of the church’s structure dates from the early 1900's (though the congregation goes back to the 1870's), in a Gothic Revival style, borrowing on some of the aesthetic aspects of older cathedrals, in Europe, such as Notre Dame, and the Cologne Cathedral. The Gothic Revival elements are everywhere, and quickly establish the visual theme of the building, and from all sides. The exterior deserves a complete walk-around, and will present itself in a different way, with the changing light. Besides the imposing main structure, and also fronting N Michigan Ave, there is a serene courtyard, attaching several administrative buildings. I spent some time in that lovely courtyard, and while those out-buildings are not as grand as the cathedral, itself, they are well-worth the time to study. Again, the chapel was open for viewing, and I took this opportunity to photograph some of the interior, open to the public. Besides its architectural beauty, it is a great place to just relax, and reflect, before heading back out to N Michigan Ave - the Magnificent Mile - for shopping, or more exploring. A gorgeous, and historic (second oldest building on Michigan Ave, after the Water Tower) building, well worth seeing, and spending time both admiring and touring. I probably spent 2 hours on this day, including the walk-around of the entire exterior.
6. Holy Name Cathedral
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4.5 based on 1,101 reviews
Reviewed By sharonweidelman - Springfield, United States
Holy Name Cathedral is very beautiful! Mass was lovely and the Senior Priest delivered an amazing homily !
7. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
8. Church of the Ascension
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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