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Chicago Cultural Center vs Navy Pier

Both are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Chicago Cultural Center ranks slightly higher than Navy Pier. Chicago Cultural Center has a TripExpert Score of 88 with accolades from 8 reviews like Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Not For Tourists.

Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Cultural Center
9 / 10
78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60601
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    Fodor's Fodor's
    "Built in 1897 as the city's original public library, this huge building houses the Chicago Office of Tourism Visitor Information Center, as well as a gift shop, galleries, and a concert hall." Full review
    Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
    "Located in the Loop, the Chicago Cultural Center is known for both its impressive architecture and its free programming, which includes more than 1,000 events each year." Full review
    Time Out Time Out
    "Stop for a coffee and Danish after taking in an exhibit, lecture, film or concert at the Chicago Cultural Center." Full review
    Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
    "Serves as a free cultural venue, hosting experimental dance, contemporary art, and live music (from chamber music to children’s concerts)." Full review
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    Don’t leave without getting a picture under the world’s largest stained glass Tiffany Dome.
    Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
    "The spot for free lectures, exhibits, concerts, and movies."
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    Navy Pier
    Navy Pier
    8 / 10
    600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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      Fodor's Fodor's
      "No matter the season, Navy Pier is a fun place to spend a few hours, especially with kids in tow." Full review
      Time Out Time Out
      "This tourist hot spot features shops, eateries, an IMAX cinema and a bevy of sightseeing boat tours." Full review
      Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
      "Municipal wharf turned boffo tourist attraction."
      Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
      1 Star
      "Navy Pier has enjoyed many lives since it was first built in 1916 as a passenger and freight terminal." Full review
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      "Encompassing more than 50 acres along the lakefront, Navy Pier boasts a nearly 200-foot-high, climate-controlled Ferris wheel." Full review
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