🚪🏙️ Behind the Doors: Open House Chicago 2025 🔎🏛️
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🚪🏙️ Behind the Doors: Open House Chicago 2025 🔎🏛️
✨ Inside Chicago: Hidden Gems & Architectural Icons ✨
📅 Sunday, 10/19/25
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🚶♀️ Approx. 2.5 miles walking
There's no bigger celebration of Chicago’s architectural diversity than the annual Open House Chicago! I have not had the Chicago Open House event with the group in a while, but I am going to give it a shot on Sunday. Let’s hope the weather cooperates! This is a great way to get inside buildings not normally open to the public or those you always wished you could look inside!
There’s no bigger celebration of Chicago’s architectural diversity than the annual Open House Chicago! For one weekend only, 200+ architecturally, culturally, and historically significant sites open their doors citywide. It’s one of the largest architecture events in the world 🌍—and free!
This year, I’ve picked 15 sites—a mix of new spots and old favorites. Locations may change based on lines, logistics, or weather, so check back for updates. Expect to stand in some lines at popular spots. Dress in layers since we’ll be in and out of buildings.
📍 Start: Chicago Board of Trade, 141 W. Jackson Blvd
📍 End: Columbia Yacht Club, 111 N. Lake Shore Dr (≈1.4 miles from start—plan parking accordingly!)
### 🗺️ Tentative Site List:
- Chicago Board of Trade
- Wintrust Bank
- The Central Standard Building
- Federal Reserve Bank
- Union League Club
- The Red Building (333 S Wabash)
- Auditorium Building
- Fine Arts Building
- Cliff Dwellers
- Marquette Building
- 1 N Dearborn
- Nederlander Theatre
- McCormick Bridgehouse & River Museum
- PRU Building (180 N Stetson)
- Columbia Yacht Club
🚊 Transit: Use CTA Trip Planner
🚗 Parking: Limited meter parking + garages nearby. Try SpotHero or ParkWhiz for best options.
🍽️ After the tours, some of us may stop for a bite depending on time & energy!
⚠️ RSVP / No-Show Policy:
- Cutoff to update RSVP = event start time.
- 3 no-shows without updating = 3-month freeze.
- Please check in with host upon arrival.
✨ Open the door to Chicago’s architectural gems—let’s explore together!