Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Grand Boulevard, Chicago

David W. • June 27, 2016Love the lakefront in the area.

David W. • July 6, 2021Love this beach! Always something going on.

Explore Chicago • January 29, 2010You might recognize this mural created for the filming of the original Blue Brothers movie, where Ray’s Music Exchange stood. It remains today as a testament to the blues’ Chicago roots.

Explore Chicago • January 29, 2010In the 1920's and '30s, this is where you’d come strut your stuff as music poured from the theaters, cabarets and nightclubs, like the Pekin Theater where the top blues singers of the day performed.

Naomi C. • June 28, 2010Parking is $.25 an hour before 9am

Explore Chicago • February 1, 2010Demo tapes were cleverly tested here at the original Chess Records offices by blaring music outdoors to folks waiting for the bus at the corner and seeing if they started grooving to the beat.

Elizabeth E. • October 1, 2013Free parking before. 9 am. Excellent fitness equip & bathrooms. Great workout location

Amanda • May 28, 2012Awesome lake breeze

Jose R. • August 24, 2013Loved it in here

Joy S. • May 31, 2017Great staff, a large selection of events and a good family feel. My family will always support Kennicott Park.

Jenn L. • May 18, 2015Cbl football on Sunday's. A chill way to spend an afternoon

Chicago Cultural Alliance • September 17, 2012Visit these monuments, and the public art gallery that connects them along King Drive. You’ll find a Walk of Fame, bench sculptures and testaments to migration, community and service

Ramel W. • November 5, 2011Walk around the track 3 times before you go..

Shannon J. • December 7, 2023Watch for birds!