Chinatown Gate is one of The 13 Best Monuments in Chicago.

1. Chinatown Gate

8.3
W Cermak Rd (at S Wentworth Ave), Chicago, IL
Monument · Chinatown · 9 tips and reviews

Colby M.Colby Markwell: The culture here is amazing! One of my favorite neighborhoods in the city and a great welcoming sign!

Chicago Cultural AllianceChicago Cultural Alliance: Don’t miss this beautiful monument designed by Peter Fung to welcome visitors from all over the world.

@jayelarex@jayelarex: Figure out what the gate says.

Millennium Park Welcome Center is one of The 13 Best Monuments in Chicago.

2. Millennium Park Welcome Center

8.0
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Monument · Grant Park · 2 tips and reviews

Beth W.Beth Winnett: Ask about the free tour.

Fernando S.Fernando Serrano: Nice view :)

North President's Court (Abraham Lincoln Statue) is one of The 13 Best Monuments in Chicago.

3. North President's Court (Abraham Lincoln Statue)

7.9
S Columbus Dr (E Congress Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Monument · Grant Park · 1 tip

Raed M.Raed Mansour: Share a peaceful daytime retreat with Abe under the shade.

Elks National Memorial and Headquarters is one of The 13 Best Monuments in Chicago.

4. Elks National Memorial and Headquarters

7.6
2750 N Lakeview Ave (Diversey), Chicago, IL
Monument · Park West · 5 tips and reviews

Dany A.Dany Arroyo: If you are around, you should stop here 👌🏿

L K.L K: This is a mysterious place.

Joseph B.Joseph B.: An incredibly impressive building, inside and out.

Kosciuszko Statue is one of The 13 Best Monuments in Chicago.

5. Kosciuszko Statue

7.1
East Solidarity Drive, Chicago, IL
Monument · 2 tips and reviews

Luc L.Luc L: Tadeusz Kościuszko is one of the most honored persons in Polish history, in terms of places and events named in his honor.His name is given to many places and monuments around the world....

Ashland T.Ashland Thomas: This is the official name of that area. I wish Foursquare had a 'statue' function. Is not really a sculpture garden, and it's more than just public art ha

Ulysses S Grant Memorial is one of The 13 Best Monuments in Chicago.

6. Ulysses S Grant Memorial

7.2
Lincoln Park (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & La Salle Dr), Chicago, IL
Monument · Lincoln Park · 5 tips and reviews

Joseph B.Joseph B.: An impressive monument. Stroll through next time you're in the area.

Jake S.Jake Smith: Grant was working in his father's tannery shop in Galena, Illinois, at the start of the Civil War. He answered Lincoln's call for volunteers, climbing the ranks to General, and eventually, President.

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Big ass monument

The Wrigley Building is one of The 13 Best Monuments in Chicago.

7. The Wrigley Building

8.7
400-410 N Michigan Ave (E Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 14 tips and reviews

lino b.lino brescia™: Such a great bldg. architecture is amazing. Chew gum

HISTORYHISTORY: This building, completed in 1924, was constructed as the headquarters for William Wrigley Jr.‚'s (1861-1932) chewing gum company.

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Built from 1920 to 1924, its white terracotta exterior has six subtle shades chosen to add more luster on top, especially when lit up at night. – Green Guide Editor

Willis Tower is one of The 13 Best Monuments in Chicago.

8. Willis Tower

8.5
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 311 tips and reviews

Vasek S.Vasek S.: Such a weird feeling to stand only on the glass at the 103rd floor. But the view is awesome, amazing, wonderful, magnificant and it comes to handy to wait on the line for about 1 hour and enjoy it

Team CocoTeam Coco: "The Willis Tower used to be known as The Sears Tower. They changed the name after people kept showing up in the lobby trying to buy washing machine and ratchet sets." - Conan O'Brien

Clem C.Clem Crazythunder: formerly the Sears Tower....will always be Sears Tower to me.

The Beginning of Route 66 is one of The 13 Best Monuments in Chicago.

9. The Beginning of Route 66

7.9
Adams St. (Michigan Av.), Chicago, IL
Road · The Loop · 9 tips and reviews

LaurasseinLaurassein: Historic route 66 started in Chicago in 1926.

Mike D.Mike Davis: It begins or ends depending on your point of view.

Dick T.Dick Traveling: Only 2,451 miles to the other end in Santa Monica, CA!

Waveland Clock Tower & Carillon is one of The 13 Best Monuments in Chicago.

10. Waveland Clock Tower & Carillon

7.9
3700 N Recreation Dr, Chicago, IL
Historic and Protected Site · Lakeview · 2 tips and reviews

Merrie B.Merrie Bunt: The clock is usually accurate!

hope b.hope bertram: Stay hydrated people! Its going to be a hot summer

The Obamas' First Kiss Boulder is one of The 13 Best Monuments in Chicago.

11. The Obamas' First Kiss Boulder

7.0
Dorchester Ave (at E 53rd St), Chicago, IL
Memorial Site · Hyde Park · 1 tip

David W.David Weathersby: Adorable history.

Navy Pier is one of The 13 Best Monuments in Chicago.

12. Navy Pier

8.6
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 371 tips and reviews

Negin N.Negin NG: Gorgeous lakefront establishments with a marvelous view of Chicago skyline. Restaurants, entertainment centers & the most impressive stained glass collection ever. Had some tasty sword fish for lunch.

HISTORYHISTORY: Attracting 8.6 million visitors annually, Navy Pier is Chicago's lakefront playground. It was designed for shipping and recreation and has evolved into a major Midwest leisure destination.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In a suspenseful scene, which was shot at Navy Pier for "The Dark Knight", the Joker (Heath Ledger) pits two ferries full of people - one loaded with citizens, one with prisoners, against each other. Read more.

The Agora is one of The 13 Best Monuments in Chicago.

13. The Agora

8.3
Grant Park (at Michigan Ave & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Sculpture Garden · Grant Park · 10 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Suminski: An interesting display of art. Kids loved it for hide and seek. Great place to take unique pictures. Walking distance from downtown and near the museum district.

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: A gift from Poland to the City of Chicago by Magdalena Abakanowicz - 106 cast iron figures, each 9 ft tall.

Jake S.Jake Smith: The name "Agora" refers to the urban meeting places of the Ancient Greek city-states.