The Neighbourhood: Loop

Loop sits in the downtown core near major cultural sites. Millennium Park offers open lawns, the Cloud Gate sculpture, and Crown Fountain. Navy Pier hosts rides such as the Centennial Wheel and programs at the Chicago Children's Museum. Grant Park provides festival space and views of Lake Michigan. Maggie Daley Park includes a playground and a skating ribbon for visitors. The Art Institute of Chicago displays major paintings and rotating exhibits. Restaurants like Giordano's and Lou Malnati's serve deep-dish pizza. Portillo's serves hot dogs and sandwiches. Cindy's Rooftop offers views over Millennium Park. The Berghoff operates as a long-standing tavern and restaurant. CTA Red Line and CTA Blue Line connect the district to neighborhoods and the airport. Metra trains bring commuters to downtown stations each day. CTA buses serve many routes through the district. Parks and plazas draw walkers, joggers, and cyclists during daylight hours. Office buildings and shops create a daytime work and retail scene. This district remains busy from morning through evening with steady foot traffic. This district's data shows that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old and that households with one person make up the largest share of residents.

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Loop sits in the downtown core near major cultural sites. Millennium Park offers open lawns, the Cloud Gate sculpture, and Crown Fountain. Navy Pier hosts rides such as the Centennial Wheel and programs at the Chicago Children's Museum. Grant Park provides festival space and views of Lake Michigan. Maggie Daley Park includes a playground and a skating ribbon for visitors. The Art Institute of Chicago displays major paintings and rotating exhibits. Restaurants like Giordano's and Lou Malnati's serve deep-dish pizza. Portillo's serves hot dogs and sandwiches. Cindy's Rooftop offers views over Millennium Park. The Berghoff operates as a long-standing tavern and restaurant. CTA Red Line and CTA Blue Line connect the district to neighborhoods and the airport. Metra trains bring commuters to downtown stations each day. CTA buses serve many routes through the district. Parks and plazas draw walkers, joggers, and cyclists during daylight hours. Office buildings and shops create a daytime work and retail scene. This district remains busy from morning through evening with steady foot traffic. This district's data shows that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old and that households with one person make up the largest share of residents.