Explore Chicago’s Loop
The Chicago Loop gets its name from the fact that it is the heart of Chicago surrounded by elevated train tracks surrounding it. There are many interesting things experience whether on a special bridge tour, a guided walking tour or just wandering around on your own.
The theater area is home to The Chicago built in 1921 with a unique marque shaped like that famous arch in Paris. All the theaters in the district have been restored to their original facades. In the midst of the loop is a Jewish synagogue built in 1929 with one side almost entirely composed of beautiful stained glass. The art of some of the Jewish master of the craft are displayed on other areas of the building.
The south and west loop areas are home to some of the finest residential architecture in the city. The south loop boasts what is believed to be the oldest dwelling known as Clarke Manor. The west loop is an example of what can be done when old factories are rehabbed into condos, specialty shops and charming eateries. In the west loop, one will find a monument to the famous Haymarket Riot that occurred in the late 1800s.