South Shore Cultural Center is one of The 13 Best Places for Palaces in Chicago.

1. South Shore Cultural Center

8.9
7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Cultural Center · South Shore · 20 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Exterior shots of the Blues Brother's big gig at the "Palace Hotel Ballroom" were shot at the South Shore Cultural Center. Read more.

AmandaAmanda: The location the Palace Hotel Ballroom in the Blues Brothers.

Raed M.Raed Mansour: Wow! This is the place to hold an event it wedding reception, a lot of class and the view of the lake is magnificent.

The Chicago Theatre is one of The 13 Best Places for Palaces in Chicago.

2. The Chicago Theatre

9.5
175 N State St (at E Lake St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 100 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Chicago Theatre opened on October 26, 1921 as a movie palace. Read more.

Daniel P.Daniel Phelps: Take the tour of the first great movie palace! It's absolutely fascinating...

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Beautiful theatre!! Definitely go see a concert here. Not a bad seat in the house

Riviera Theatre is one of The 13 Best Places for Palaces in Chicago.

3. Riviera Theatre

7.6
4746 N Racine Ave (at N Broadway), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Uptown · 45 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Originally built as a movie palace in 1917, The Riviera is now a premiere mid-sized venue for rock and punk concerts. Read more.

IFCIFC: Chicago: Built in 1917 as a movie palace, "The Riv" now hosts some of Chicago's best live shows, including the famous Wilco residency in 2008. -IFC Staff

maite a.maite a: It's a great venue. Amazing the theatre inside, just fall in love with this place

James M. Nederlander Theatre is one of The 13 Best Places for Palaces in Chicago.

4. James M. Nederlander Theatre

9.1
24 W Randolph St (btwn State St & Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 74 tips and reviews

David O.David Ostrow: Great classic movie palace turned into Broadway in Chicago Theater. Wonderful decor, seating, sightlines and acoustics & host to pre-Broadway and touring companies of hit shows.

Inigo M.Inigo Montoya: At the intermission now and have to say that the first act was really excellent - funny, fun and very well done. Highly recommend if you get a chance - it’s only here for 2 weeks.

Jennifer J.Jennifer J: Beautiful Theater. At Once, get here when the doors open and have a drink on the stage. They also repeat this at intermission.

Cadillac Palace Theatre is one of The 13 Best Places for Palaces in Chicago.

5. Cadillac Palace Theatre

9.3
151 W Randolph St (at LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 66 tips and reviews

Kari M.Kari Migacz: I am not a picky person, but the customer service at Cadiillac Palace Theatre that we received was APPALLING.

Michael M.Michael Moors: Great performance of the Lion King. Accousitics are great. We had trouble see through the heads in front of us. The only drawback but it was annoying. Of course I would go again great theatre.

KristinaKristina: Respect the theater, dress up!

DiCarlo's Armanetti is one of The 13 Best Places for Palaces in Chicago.

6. DiCarlo's Armanetti

7.0
515 N Western Ave (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · West Town · 4 tips and reviews

Adam K.Adam Kitzmann: awesome booze palace, if you go on weekends you can get tipsy on free samples.

angela w.angela whitby: Armanetti is a really nice liquor store with a good wine selection and knowledgeable, too.

Matt S.Matt Seegers: Craft beer section getting better... Keep it going!

Palace Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Palaces in Chicago.

7. Palace Grill

8.5
1408 W Madison St (at N Loomis St.), Chicago, IL
Diner · Near West Side · 40 tips and reviews

Darrel D.Darrel Decker: Get the mac & cheese on Fridays

Ron W.Ron Willis: Never disappointed here either breakfast or lunch the food is fresh and great

Vince B.Vince B: Co-owner cooks for 'House of the Good Shepard' charity in Wrigleyville, glad to support this place (& they have a great Gyro)

The Hotel Florence is one of The 13 Best Places for Palaces in Chicago.

8. The Hotel Florence

7.5
11111 S Forrestville Ave (in Historic Pullman), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Roseland · 10 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Chicago's Pullman neighborhood was originally developed by George M. Pullman as a planned community to house workers at the Pullman Palace Car Company, which made luxury railroad passenger cars. Read more.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Chicago Neighborhood Tours (www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com) also offers guided tours of Pullman. Read more.

Joseph D.Joseph Daniels: The city is doing a lot restorations to this historical hotel.

Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of The 13 Best Places for Palaces in Chicago.

9. Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain

9.1
301 S Columbus Dr (btwn Jackson Dr & Balbo Dr), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 133 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Modeled on a fountain at the Palace of Versailles but nearly twice as large, it circulates 1.5 million gallons of water from Lake Michigan. – Green Guide Editor

Vicky M.Vicky Medina-Rivera: Quite lovely a must see when visiting.

CheapismCheapism: One of Chicago’s top attractions, and it is absolutely free. Shows start every hour on the hour and last for 20 minutes, reaching heights of 150 feet in the air. Read more.

Emperor's Choice is one of The 13 Best Places for Palaces in Chicago.

10. Emperor's Choice

7.2
2238 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Armour Square · 20 tips and reviews

Rishad T.Rishad Tobaccowala: This is one of the best spots in Chinatown along with Lao Sichuan and Moon Palace. Their Kung Pao Chicken is especially good and most of the seafood

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Some of the best Chinese seafood!

Arlene M.Arlene Martinez: lobster in ginger and onion is awesome here

United Center is one of The 13 Best Places for Palaces in Chicago.

11. United Center

9.1
1901 W Madison St (btwn Wood St & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Stadium · Near West Side · 467 tips and reviews

Stadium JourneyStadium Journey: We recommend stopping by the Palace Grill after the game! Read more.

TT i.TT isTami: Great seats matter your seat. It's made for sports for 360° view so, concerts are great.

Team CocoTeam Coco: "Some say that $14 Angus Beef Burger is overpriced, but I say that you've got to dish out the big bucks if you want the 47th best burger in Chicago." - Conan O'Brien

De Rice is one of The 13 Best Places for Palaces in Chicago.

12. De Rice

7.7
920 E 47th St (at S Drexel Ave), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · North Kenwood · 9 tips and reviews

Lorene F.Lorene Foggs: Some of my favorite items are chicken egg foo young, beef fried rice, and their veggie egg rolls. The lunch specials here are great too and are priced well.

Ken S.Ken Smith: Yummy food, great service, ate here once and she remembered my order

JuliaJulia: Try the potstickers - best in Hyde Park!

Moon Palace Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Palaces in Chicago.

13. Moon Palace Restaurant

7.2
216 W Cermak Rd (at S Wentworth Ave), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Armour Square · 20 tips and reviews

Joyce P.Joyce Patterson: noodle dishes and everything is great. high quality!!

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Start with juicy xiao long bao and terrific hot-and-sour soup. For more interesting options, order the spicy scallops with black pepper or Shanghai-style crispy chicken. Downtown-worthy martinis. Read more.

e M i.e M i: New ownership and just remodeled, it may be the cleanest Chinatown bathroom ever right now!