What to do and see in Chicago, Illinois (IL): The Best Monuments & Statues

August 15, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
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1. Seated Lincoln

337 E Randolph Dr Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60601-7403
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Seated Lincoln

2. St. Constance Church

4891 N. Marmora, Chicago, IL 60630 +1 773-545-8581 http://www.stconstance.org/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

St. Constance Church

3. The Totem Pole

Chicago, IL
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

The Totem Pole

4. World War II Submariners

Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

World War II Submariners

Reviewed By MaryinChicago - Chicago, United States

This memorial was a pleasant surprize to me the other day while walking along the river. The submarine door immediately draws attention to the memorial. This historical reminder of naval service is surrounded by nicely designed sidewalks and plants. An Army veteran like myself was touched by the tribute to my naval counterparts.

5. Elks National Memorial

2750 N Lakeview Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-2256 +1 773-755-4700 http://www.elks.org/memorial/Default.cfm
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Elks National Memorial

A monument in the truest sense, the Elks National Memorial was built in 1926 to honor Americans whose profound sacrifices for the nation can never be recognized by mere words. With its massive dome, heroic sculptures and intricately detailed friezes, the Memorial is a distinctively American interpretation of classical greatness.

6. Victory Monument

35th Street and King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653 http://webapps1.cityofchicago.org/landmarksweb/web/landmarkdetails.htm?lanId=1444
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Victory Monument

7. Picasso Statue

50 W Washington St Richard J. Daley Plaza Civic Center, Chicago, IL 60602-1305
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4.5 based on 696 reviews

Picasso Statue

Reviewed By Princess279 - East Brunswick, United States

It's Picasso! If you take your time and read the story, you'll surely find something about to be amazed with. Sadly, you still can see the left overs of the vandalism few years ago, but it doesn't diminish the grandiosity of the piece. Check it out from every angle, it's worth it (along with the Miró, Chagall, Calder,... etc. you can experience as a part of the same short self-guiding walking tour). Only in Chicago!

8. Captain on the helm statue

Chicago, IL http://chicagomarineheritage.org/shipmaster.html
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Captain on the helm statue

9. Cloud Gate

201 E. Randolph St. Millenium Park, Chicago, IL 60601-6530 +1 312-742-1168 http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park_-artarchitecture.html
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4.5 based on 18,019 reviews

Cloud Gate

Reviewed By alanclarke2017 - Chicago, United States

A visit to the Millennium Park at Christmas is a delight ... That magnificent silver Bean floats over the ice rink and at Christmas there is a fantastic tree all within an easy walk from the mile and central city. Jazz bands and Christmas lights made this very special

10. Confederate Mound

1035 E 67th St Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, IL 60637-4726 +1 815-423-9958 https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/lots/confederate_mound.asp
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Confederate Mound

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