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Winter Garden is one of Fun Near East West! :).

1. Winter Garden

7.9
400 S State St, Chicago, IL
Garden · The Loop · 4 tips and reviews

Paris L.Paris L: Head to the 9th floor of the Harold Washington Library Center during the dreary Chicago winter months to get a much needed shot of green!

Chicago Cultural Center is one of Fun Near East West! :).

2. Chicago Cultural Center

9.1
78 E Washington St (btwn N Michigan & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 153 tips and reviews

Paris L.Paris L: Ask about group rates and special passes. ;-)

Grant Park is one of Fun Near East West! :).

3. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · 136 tips and reviews

Paris L.Paris L: Don't like the crowds in Millennium Park? Grant park is a perfect place to quietly roam through gardens, gaze at fountains and artwork, and reconnect with nature. Perfect for a summer night.

The Anti-Cruelty Society is one of Fun Near East West! :).

4. The Anti-Cruelty Society

9.1
157 W GRAND AVE (at N. LaSalle Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Animal Shelter · River North · 16 tips and reviews

Paris L.Paris L: Not exactly near East West, but I think it deserves an honorable mention. Located on Grand Ave, volunteering at the Anti-Cruelty Society is a very fulfilling way to spend the afternoon.

Goodman Theatre is one of Fun Near East West! :).

5. Goodman Theatre

8.9
170 N Dearborn St (at Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 61 tips and reviews

Paris L.Paris L: Perfect for theater fanatics. Not quite as upscale as the lyric opera, but certainly nothing to scoff at. I enjoy the more casual, light environment, and the plays are entertaining and well-acted.

Flat Top Grill is one of Fun Near East West! :).

6. Flat Top Grill

8.3
30 S Wabash Ave (at E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · The Loop · 113 tips and reviews

Paris L.Paris L: Vegetarians and Carnivores alike will enjoy creating their own healthy, tasty meals at Flat Top. It's amazing!

The Gage is one of Fun Near East West! :).

7. The Gage

9.0
24 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe & Madison St.), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 339 tips and reviews

Paris L.Paris L: On a nicer day, ask to sit on their beautiful patio.