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CHICAGO'S ICONIC HOLIDAY DESTINATION
Chicago Loop Alliance invites you to explore the Loop’s festive
attractions and family-friendly events this holiday season. Check out
performances and holiday happenings. Pick out the perfect gift in
Chicago’s iconic shopping district. And spread some holiday cheer by
sharing your favorite Loop memories with #UnwrapTheLoop for the
chance to win prizes.
Explore everything The Loop has to offer this holiday season at
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CHICAGO
THEATRE
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LAKE ST.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
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RANDOLPH ST.
CHRISTKINDLMARKET
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MACY’S
HOLIDAY
WINDOWS
MICHIGAN AVE.
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WABASH AVE.
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DEARBORN ST.
CLARK ST.
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CHICAGO’S 103RD
CHRISTMAS TREE
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WASHINGTON ST.
CLOUD GATE
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THE
WALNUT
ROOM
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CAROLING AT
CLOUD GATE
MADISON ST.
STATE ST.
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JEWELER’S
ROW
JAY PRITZKER
PAVILION
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MONROE ST.
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TUBA
CHRISTMAS
ADAMS ST.
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THE ART INSTITUTE
OF CHICAGO
THE
BERGHOFF
RESTAURANT
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JACKSON BLVD.
MICHIGAN AVE.
WABASH AVE.
STATE ST.
DEARBORN ST.
CLARK ST.
WILLIS TOWER
VAN BUREN ST.
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CONGRESS PKWY.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR
CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON’S
THE NUTCRACKER
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LAKE MICHIGAN
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CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON’S
THE NUTCRACKER
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Dec. 10–30, 2016 | $35–150
Auditorium Theatre | 50 E. Congress Pkwy.
joffrey.org/nutcracker | 312.386.8905
Discover the magic of the new Nutcracker—
brilliantly reimagined by Tony Award®-winning
choreographer Christopher Wheeldon.
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CHRISTKINDLMARKET
Nov. 18–Dec. 24, 2016 | FREE
Daley Plaza | 50 W. Washington St.
Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
christkindlmarket.com
Free and outdoor holiday market featuring
vendors from around the world who display
hand-crafted ornaments, toys and unique
holiday gifts as well as traditional German
foods, sweets and beverages.
CHICAGO’S 103RD
CHRISTMAS TREE
cityofchicago.org | Millennium Park
Michigan Ave. & Washington St.
City of Chicago’s Official Christmas Tree
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MCCORMICK TRIBUNE ICE
SKATING RINK
Every Fri. | Nov. 25–Dec. 16, 2016
FREE | Millennium Park | Cloud Gate
Michigan Ave. & Randolph St.
Local choral groups lead hundreds
of celebrants in song at 6 p.m. Visit
cityofchicago.org for more information.
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FILMS AT GENE SISKEL
FILM CENTER
Gene Siskel Film Center | 164 N. State St.
siskelfilmcenter.org
Receive two-for-one admission and a
complimentary popcorn with code CLA at the
Gene Siskel Film Center’s Box Office only.
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EMERALD CITY'S
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
Nov. 11–Jan. 8, 2016 | $16.50–$29.50
Broadway Playhouse | Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St.
broadwayinchicago.com
Rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.
Use code CLA to receive $20 off a
pair of tickets for the Nov. 11–13 and
Dec. 26–Jan. 8 performances.
MACY'S HOLIDAY WINDOWS
& SANTALAND
Nov. 8–Dec. 24, 2016 | FREE
Macy’s | 111 N. State St.
visitmacysusa.com
Admire the iconic seasonal window
displays at Macy’s as you shop on State.
After, head to Macy’s 5th floor to meet
Santa Claus or marvel at The Great Tree
in Macy’s Walnut Room. Receive a free
appetizer with any purchase at Frango
Cafe on Macy’s 7th floor by showing this
holiday map from Nov. 21–Dec. 31.
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CAROLING AT CLOUD GATE
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TUBACHRISTMAS
MUSICAL MERRIMENT
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JEWELER’S ROW
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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AT
THE BERGHOFF
Wabash Ave. between
Monroe St. & Washington St.
Unwrap a gift that sparkles this holiday
season from Chicago’s historic Jeweler’s
Row. Explore over 200 jewelers specializing
in everything from diamond rings to watches.
The Berghoff Restaurant | 17 W. Adams St.
In celebration of the Bavarian tradition
known as Die Weihnachtsgurke, any child
under the age of 12 who finds the pickle
ornament in the tree will receive a year of
good luck and when it’s at The Berghoff,
it includes a complimentary root beer.
BREAKFAST AT THE
WALNUT ROOM
Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 16–24
$16.95 Adults, $10.95 Kids
Macy’s | 111 N. State St.
macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room
Breakfast buffet served under The Great
Tree in Macy’s historic Walnut Room.
No ticket required. First come basis.
Dec. 14, 2016–Jan. 8, 2017 | $35–$90
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St.
Receive $20 off a pair of tickets to The
Phantom Of The Opera during Tues., Wed.
and Thurs. evening performances between
Dec. 14–22, 2016 with code CLA before
ordering at broadwayinchicago.com.
Dec. 17 | 12:30 p.m. | FREE
Palmer House Hilton | 17 E. Monroe St.
palmerhousehiltonhotel.com
Holiday enthusiasts can join 400 tuba players
of all ages in the historic Grand Ballroom for
a performance of Merry TubaChristmas—
A Concert of Christmas Music.
KID'S COOKIE DECORATING
Dec. 3, 10, 17 | FREE
Hilton Chicago’s 720 South Grill
720 S. Michigan Ave.
hiltonchicagohotel.com
Kids can enjoy a festive cookie-decorating
session with Hilton Chicago’s pastry chef
and Santa.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
GUIDED TOURS
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR
Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.
chicagotrolley.com
Nov. 18, 2016–Mar. 17, 2017 | FREE
Board a festive trolley and enjoy a lightlyMillennium Park | 55 N. Michigan Ave.
narrated, two-hour tour showcasing the
cityofchicago.org | weather permitting
THEATRE TAG
best of the city’s winter magic.
Skate rental is available for $12 (includes tax). 13 ("THEATRE DAY" IN GERMAN)
Dec. 6, 2016 | All Day Event | FREE
A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT THE
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christkindlmarket | 50 W. Washington St.
Chicago Architecture Foundation
GOODMAN THEATRE
The League of Chicago Theatres will
architecture.org/tours
Nov. 19–Dec. 31, 2016 | Starts at $25
feature several short segments of holiday
See Chicago’s beautiful city lights and
The Goodman Theatre | 170 N. Dearborn St.
productions from around the city. Half-price
the holiday lights on Michigan Ave.—all
goodmantheatre.org | 312.443.3800
tickets are available online 24/7 at hottix.org.
aboard a heated trolley. Hear the stories
Experience the joy of Charles Dicken’s
behind the buildings and of the people
timeless tale filled with jubilant musical
MOZART'S THE MAGIC FLUTE
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who shaped Chicago.
numbers and hilarious “Bah Humbugs.”
AT LYRIC OPERA
25TH ANNUAL WREATHING OF
THE LIONS AT ART INSTITUTE
OF CHICAGO
Nov. 25 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | FREE
artic.edu | Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
The beloved Art Institute lions don their
traditional evergreen wreaths at the
Michigan Avenue entrance as you warm up
with complimentary hot chocolate.
Dec. 10, 2016–Jan. 27, 2017
$34 Adults, $20 Kids
Civic Opera Building
20 N. Upper Wacker Dr.
lyricopera.org | 312.827.5600
Delight in the story as never before,
in a new production told through the
innocent and curious eyes of a child.
Use promo code CLA by phone or web
to save 20% off any performance.
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS SEGWAY TOUR
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
chicagosegway.com
View gorgeous holiday window displays
at Macy’s (formerly Marshall Fields),
a tree-lit Michigan Avenue, and the
famous Christkindlmarket.
BIG BUS HOLIDAY TOURS
bigbustours.com/chicago
Get into the Holiday Spirit with Big Bus Tours
as they take you on a one and a half hour
tour of the best Holiday Light displays and
Christmas-themed events Chicago has to offer!
RESTAURANTS
AMC DINE-IN THEATRES
MISS RICKY’S
ATRIUM AT THE THOMPSON CENTER
MR. BROWN’S LOUNGE
100 W. Randolph St. | Fast Casual
81 E. Wacker Pl. | Jamaican
ATWOOD
NANDO’S PERI-PERI
FOX’S DESIGNER OFF-PRICE
BEEF ‘N BRANDY RESTAURANT
AND THE BAR BELOW
22 S. Wabash Ave.
Flame-grilled PERi-PERi Chicken
PEACH AND GREEN
GAP | 35 N. State St.
203 N. Wabash Ave. | American
108 N. State St. | Block 37 | American
1 W. Washington St. | American
DSW | 35 S. State St.
EXPRESS | 17 N. State St.
FOOT LOCKER | 219 S. State St.
FOREVER 21 | 10 S. State St.
7 W. Madison St. (2nd Floor)
127 S. State St. | American
33 S. Wabash Ave. | Café
THE BERGHOFF RESTAURANT
PERSONA WOOD FIRED PIZZERIA
17 W. Adams St. | German
170 W. Washington St. | Pizza
HOT TIX | 72 E. Randolph St.
BOLEO AT THE GRAY
POTTER’S
HOT TIX IN BLOCK THIRTY-SEVEN
122 W. Monroe St. | South American
17 E. Monroe St. | American
108 N. State St.
CHICK-FIL-A STATE AND LAKE
PROTEIN BAR
177 N. State St. | Fast Casual
33 S. Wabash Ave. | Health
THE JORDAN BRAND RETAIL
EXPERIENCE | 32 S. State St.
CHUCK’S: A KERRY SIMON KITCHEN
ROSEBUD PRIME
1 S. Dearborn St. | Steak & Seafood
IRIDIUM 77 LAB | 108 N. State St.
224 N. Michigan Ave. | American
CITY WINERY
ROOF ON THEWIT
1200 W. Randolph St. | Mediterranean
201 N. State St. | Cocktails
CORNER BAKERY CAFÉ
STAYTION MARKET & BAR
LIDS | 125 S. State St.
224 S. Michigan Ave. | 35 E. Monroe St.
123 W. Wacker Dr. | 140 S. Dearborn St.
Fast Casual
1 W. Upper Wacker Dr. | American
MACY’S | 111 N. State St.
TESORI TRATTORIA AND BAR
MERZ APOTHECARY | 17 E. Monroe St
THE DEARBORN
THRIVE360
65 E. Adams St. | Italian
145 N Dearborn St | American Tavern
EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT & PUB
226 S. Wabash Ave. | Pizza
FOGO DE CHAO
661 N. LaSalle St. | Brazilian Steakhouse
PAYLESS SHOE SOURCE | 13 N. State St.
65 E. Washington St. | French Café & Bakery
ROSS DRESS FOR LESS | 26 E Randolph St.
THE WALNUT ROOM
SEPHORA | 108 N. State St.
SHOPS
22 S. Wabash Ave. | American
THE HALAL GUYS
NORDSTROM RACK | 24 N. State St.
TONI PATISSERIE AND CAFÉ
175 N. Franklin St. | Desserts
GOOD STUFF EATERY
KAY JEWELERS | 101 S. State. St.
OLD NAVY | 150 N. State St.
WHIMSICAL CANDY KITCHEN
33 S. Wabash Ave. | Coffee & Café
JOURNEYS | 133 S. State St.
37 S. LaSalle St. | Health
111 N. State St. (7th Floor) | American
GODDESS AND THE BAKER
H&M | 22 N. State St.
SKETCHERS RETAIL | 17 E. Monroe St.
TARGET | 1 S. State St.
T.J. MAXX | 11 N. State St.
TORRID | 7 N. State St.
A’GACI | 107 S. State St.
URBAN OUTFITTERS | 20 S. State St.
AEROSOLES | 109 S. State St.
WALGREENS | 151 N. State St.
ALDO SHOES | 115 S. State St.
53 E. Randolph St. | Coffee
ZARA | 108 N. State St. | 1 W. Randolph St.
AMERICAN APPAREL | 39 S. State St.
INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE
MONADNOCK CAFÉ
ZUMIEZ | 2 S. State St.
ANTHROPOLOGIE | 108 N. State St.
172 N. Wabash Ave. | Middle Eastern
INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE MILLENNIUM PARK CAFÉ
53 W. Jackson Blvd. | Coffee
BALANI CUSTOM CLOTHIERS
HOLIDAY PRIZES
71 W. Monroe St. | Italian
BARNES & NOBLE | 1 E. Jackson Blvd.
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to win these festive holiday prizes.
JIMMY JOHN’S
BLICK ART MATERIALS | 42 S. State St.
TICKETS TO THE NUTCRACKER
ITALIAN VILLAGE RESTAURANTS
55 W. Monroe St.
180 N. LaSalle St. | 225 N. Michigan Ave.
6 E. Madison St. | 725 S. State St.
216 W. Washington St. | 249 S. State St. | Fast Casual
BLOCK THIRTY SEVEN | 108 N. State St.
Joffrey Ballet
THE BODY SHOP | 3 N. State St.
LATINICITY
BUCKETFEET | 108 N. State St.
FOUR TICKETS TO RUDOLPH,
THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
108 N. State St. | Latin Food Hall
LOCKWOOD RESTAURANT
17 E. Monroe St. | American
BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY
1 N. State St.
CLAIRE’S | 5 N. State St.
Chicago Theatre
TICKETS TO THE MAGIC FLUTE
Lyric Opera
108 N. State St. | Desserts
CROCS | 123 S. State St.
MOVIE TICKETS TO GENE SISKEL
FILM CENTER | Gene Siskel Film Center
MAX’S TAKE OUT
DISNEY STORE | 108 N. State St.
2 TICKETS TO TOO HOT TO HANDEL
MAGNOLIA BAKERY
20 E. Adams St. | Hot Dogs
Auditorium Theatre
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