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The Loop Design & Public Art:
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SFAN ART & FOOD TOUR is $175 each per person if reserved after July 1st, 2025
RESERVE YOUR TOUR HERE
lunch included in tour
Cancellations may be made on or before June 30th to receive a full refund.
Cancellations made on July 1st or later are non-refundable.
lunch included in tour
Cancellations may be made on or before June 30th to receive a full refund.
Cancellations made on July 1st or later are non-refundable.
This tour includes a private showing at the Art Institute of Chicago Print & Drawing study room,
visits to art & design museums, major outdoor public art, urban street art, and a Chicago-Style Hot Dog lunch.
visits to art & design museums, major outdoor public art, urban street art, and a Chicago-Style Hot Dog lunch.
Chicago’s Loop is a vibrant heart of culture and creativity, where towering skyscrapers stand alongside some of the most striking public art in the world. As the city's bustling business and entertainment district, the Loop is also a living, breathing gallery, an open-air museum where monumental sculptures, dynamic murals, and cutting-edge contemporary works shape the urban landscape.
In the Loop, art isn’t confined to galleries, it spills into the streets, embraces the skyline, and invites everyone to engage. Whether you're marveling at a world-famous sculpture, discovering a hidden mural, or simply soaking in the creative energy, the Loop is where Chicago’s artistic soul shines brightest.
At the heart of this creative district is the Chicago Cultural Center that dazzles with its stained-glass domes while hosting free exhibitions and performances that make high art accessible to all. In intimate galleries and pop-up spaces across the Loop, emerging artists showcase bold new works, pushing boundaries and redefining modern expression.
Wandering through the Loop, you’ll find yourself in the presence of masterpieces by legends such as Picasso, whose untitled steel sculpture in Daley Plaza has been a beloved enigma since its unveiling in 1967. Nearby, Calder’s Flamingo unfurls its vivid red curves, a bold contrast against the sleek steel and glass of Federal Plaza. Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, known affectionately as “The Bean” reflects both sky and skyline, inviting interaction in the heart of Millennium Park, and the modern whimsy of Jaume Plensa’s Crown Fountain, the Loop’s public sculptures tell the story of a city where art is part of everyday life.
Beyond the sculptural giants, the Columbia College Mural District transforms the South Loop into a dynamic canvas. This vibrant corridor showcases large-scale works by both emerging and established artists, bursting with color and meaning across the walls of campus buildings and beyond. These murals reflect Chicago’s diversity, history, and social movements, blending street art, fine art, and storytelling into a visual feast for passersby.
The Chicago-style hot dog is a masterpiece of balance and texture. Served in a soft poppy seed bun and topped with an artful combination of yellow mustard, neon green relish, chopped onions, tomato slices, a crisp pickle spear, spicy sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt (never ketchup) this “dragged through the garden” creation is as much a part of Chicago’s identity as its towering skyline. The Chicago dog is a symbol of the city's unpretentious, yet deeply satisfying, culinary spirit.
The origins of the Chicago-style hot dog trace back to the Great Depression, when street vendors and stands offered an affordable, hearty meal that packed in both flavor and substance. Over time, legendary hot dog joints have cemented the city’s reputation as the ultimate destination for hot dog lovers. From late-night bites to ballpark traditions at Wrigley Field, the Chicago dog is an essential part of the city’s culinary identity.
You may stay in the area and visit local shops, restaurants, or bars after the tour.
RESERVE YOUR TOUR HERE
Cancellations may be made on or before Julne30th to receive a full refund.
Cancellations made on July 1st or later are non-refundable.
Cancellations may be made on or before Julne30th to receive a full refund.
Cancellations made on July 1st or later are non-refundable.
"Overall, Stephen provided a very efficient and informative art tour, with multiple tasty lunch experiences for me accompanying my wife on this tour. I would rate him and the tour as a 10 out of 10, well worth the money my wife and I paid to participate."
- Charles Franz, Sacramento, CA
- Charles Franz, Sacramento, CA