Location: Far North Side
Top Things to do in Far North Side
Top 10 Things to do in Far North Side, Illinois (IL)
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. Indian Boundary Park
2. Gethsemane Garden Center
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
3. InMotion Entertainment
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
4. Black Ensemble Theater
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
Black Ensemble Theater (BE) was Founded in 1976 by the phenomenal actress, producer, and playwright Jackie Taylor. A leader and innovator in the African-American and mainstream arts communities, Black Ensemble Theater is recognized as one of the most diverse theaters in the country, producing excellent musical theater. On November 18, 2011, BE celebrated the Grand Opening of the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, the theater’s first permanent home located at 4450 N. Clark Street, in the heart of Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. The mission of the Black Ensemble Theater is to eradicate racism and its damaging effects upon our society through the utilization of theater arts. BE is the only theater in the nation whose mission is to eradicate racism. We utilize theater and educational outreach programs to bring races together in a community which embraces similarities and fosters dialogue, understanding and acceptance.
Reviewed By pamelab246
This theatre is so wonderfully unique. It is not only an intimate atmosphere, where you are close to the stage and can observe the joy of the audience. The hospitality at this theatre is unlike any other. The musical performers are so talented. There is always a live band and extremely talented vocal performers honoring various celebrities from the past. I have enjoyed three shows at this theatre and strongly recommend it for the highest quality entertainment. It is located on Clark street in the Lakeview neighborhood. There is parking attached to the theatre and the tickets are very reasonably priced. Don’t miss this experience!
5. Ed Paschke Art Center
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
The Ed Paschke Art Center in Chicago is a different kind of art museum. All you have to do is examine the exhibit of Vaca Victoria, the controversial cow, and you'll know what I mean. Located at 5415 West Higgins Avenue, in the heart of Jefferson Park, it opened in 2014, on what would have been Ed Paschke's 75th birthday, as a tribute to the legendary Polish-American artist's work and life. Housed in a renovated building, the museum features 2,800 square feet of exhibition space and 1,700 square feet of educational space, alongside a re-imagination of Paschke's Howard Street studio. Paschke was born, raised, lived and worked on Chicago's Northwest Side and, as a Polish American, his ethnic heritage reflects part of the community's own diversity. The museum is open daily from 10 to 7. Admission is free. We were most interested in Paschke's Vaca Victoria. Remember Chicago's "Cows on Parade" exhibit from June to October in 1999, featuring over 300 cow sculptures embellished by local artists that went on public display throughout the city? Did you take pictures of them all? Like us, you probably missed Vaca Victoria, which stood at 215 West Superior in River North for just three days before it was removed because of the controversial gang signs that Paschke covered the cow with. Less controversial were other elements of the composition, like the head painted in the style of the Chicago Bulls logo. He signed his name over the cow's haunches, similar to a cattle brand.
6. Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By dvkremk - Venice, United States
This was a great place to see birds and great views of the city. There are nice paths to see various plants and birds. You can't believe you are still in Chicago.
7. Davis Theater
8. Swedish American Museum
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
The Swedish American Museum Association (SAMAC) is committed to being a unifying force in the promotion of Swedish-American heritage and ethnic pride. SAMAC's primary purpose is to develop and maintain a permanent museum center that houses, collects, preserves and interprets its Swedish American collection and culture via exhibits and programs. The Museum Center provides for cultural and educational activities for its publics, including Scandinavian organizations and businesses, museum members, the Andersonville community and individuals young and old.
Reviewed By bLiselotte - Palatine, United States
I visited during a small event so the visit was free. The museum portion is on the second floor. It encompasses the immigration path, and some background on famous Chicago Swedes. The first floor has an exhibit space/meeting room and the gift shop. I spent a pleasant hour here. A plus is its in a great neighborhood of restaurants.
9. Graceland Cemetery
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4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By paojw - Chicago, United States
Some of the most historically significent Chicagoans are buried in this cemetery. The monuments are incredibly unique and unlike any other cemetery in Chicago. The Chicago History Museum conducts walking tours in the spring and fall which are well worth your time
10. Lifeline Theatre
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
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