choosechicago.com PULLMAN When the Pullman National Monument was built in the 1880s as a town for the workers who manufactured luxury train cars, it was considered one of the most beautiful industrial communities in America. Start your tour at the Visitor Center , housed in the recently restored clock tower. Then stop at the Hotel Florence , the hotel that once accommodated railroad CEOs and dignitaries. At the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum , learn about the African American labor movement and attend the annual Juneteenth Celebration . Pullman residents open their doors to the public during the Historic Pullman House Tour . of Science and Industry . Connect with nature at the Japanese-inspired Garden of the Phoenix in Jackson Park, home to Yoko Ono’s SKYLANDING sculpture, a steel representation of unfolding lotus petals. The circa 1923 Stony Island Arts Bank is now a modern art gallery, media archive, and creative community hub in the close by South Shore neighborhood. BRONZEVILLE Historically known as the city’s “Black Metropolis,” Bronzeville is a center of Black culture in Chicago. Hop aboard the Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour and visit local galleries. Stroll the stretch of Martin Luther King Drive that features the Monument to the Great Northern Migration , the Victory Monument , and the many murals along the Bronzeville Walk of Fame . Founded in 1940, the South Side Community Art Center is the oldest African American art center in the U.S., serving as an artist-and community-centered resource and offering an inspiring array of public exhibits and events. Admire works by emerging and established Black artists and stroll the Great Migration Sculpture Garden at Gallery Guichard . There are great dining options throughout the neighborhood, with favorites that include Pearl’s Place , Norman’s Bistro , and Bronzeville Winery . HYDE PARK The University of Chicago is the academic and cultural epicenter of Hyde Park. Take in a performance at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts or see a show at the Court Theatre , recipient of the 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award. See more than 5,000 ancient artifacts from the Middle East on display at the Oriental Institute Museum . View a wide range of visual arts, from ancient Chinese prints to provocative contemporary works, showcased at the Smart Museum of Art . Architecture buffs won’t want to miss Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie-style masterpiece, the Frederick C. Robie House . Nearby, The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Washington Park highlights African American history, culture, and art. Peruse contemporary art at the Hyde Park Art Center or learn via the hands-on exhibits at the Museum CHINATOWN Chicago’s century-old Chinatown transports visitors straight to China, minus the long airplane ride. Pass through the picturesque Chinatown Gate that marks the entrance to Wentworth Avenue, home to Chinese bakeries, dim sum eateries, and charming gift shops. The Chinese American Museum of ABEL ARCINIEGA The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center 15
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