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    Wabash Arts Corridor

    4.9 (7 reviews)
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    Bonnie E.

    Dubbed "a living urban canvas" by their website, "Wabash Arts Corridor (WAC)" is a collaboration between WAC & Columbia College. The heart of WAC is along Wabash from VanBuren to Roosevelt, bounded by State St. & Michigan Ave. The route I meandered today was not all WAC (indicated by * (text) * but I'll give you it, beginning at the Harold Washington Library. http://www.yelp.com/biz/chicago-public-library-harold-washington-library-center-chicago-2?hrid=HUA7pgURZSo644EwUOTwNQ&utm_source=oshare Upon leaving, use the State St exit and walk just south to Congress and head east then head south again on Wabash. Continue along Wabash and you'll notice artwork pops up on both sides of the street. When you reach Balbo, walk west (notice you're by a Chicago institution "Buddy Guy's Legends, new location - old spot is just down the street ) until you get to the S. Holden Ct. (under the track) and walk the alley. At the parking lot on your left -cut across and you'll see sunflowers and foliage fenced-in: The Papermaker's Garden http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-papermaker-makers-garden-chicago?hrid=8JbMsCdILfm7AqmjpMhE6g&utm_source=ishare (near corner of Wabash & 8th St. & the original spot of BGL.) There's more artwork as you proceed east on 8th St and you'll wind up where, *across Michigan Ave, you'll see the small (compared to Buckingham) fountain. From the fountain, you'll see the statue of Logan to the South. Pay him a visit and enjoy the info and the vista. Looking south, there currently is another colorful art installment.* I had a lunch date the other direction so had to take off back across Michigan at 9th but I caught a glimpse to the southwest of the birds mural and was lured for one final look. (I'd seen photos on other social media sites.) There are many more murals I didn't locate - preview the WAC website for detailed info about artist, location etc & walk your own route or just enjoy as a casual passerby.

    Robyn G.

    There are a lot of interesting paintings, canvas and shops to visit in the south loop area. The best part is it's not crowded at all so you can take all the time you want to just walk around!

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