The Chicago Theatre

The red CHICAGO sign over State Street

Hours: Box office Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun noon-5pm; tours on set dates only
Tickets: Exterior free; tour about $27-29 for adults
Address: 175 N State St, in the Loop between Randolph and Lake

A tall red CHICAGO sign stands over State Street, and it is the shot everybody wants. The theatre opened in 1921 as a movie palace and now hosts concerts and shows. Under the arched front and the lit marquee, someone is always lining up a photo. On non-show days a guided tour takes you up the gilded lobby stairs and into the auditorium.