Chicago's South Loop, a colorful 74-square-block neighborhood that is home to iconic Chicago museums, lakefront parks, and popular South Loop event venues, including gourmet restaurants and luxury hotels. South Loop venues are within close proximity to downtown Chicago and feature fantastic public transportation options, including access to all four Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) rail lines. The neighborhood is located only eight miles from Midway International Airport and 20 miles from O'Hare International Airport.
The Loop, along with the rest of downtown Chicago, is the second largest commercial business district in the United States, after New York City's Midtown Manhattan. The Dearborn Station is the oldest train station still standing in Chicago, which is currently retail and office space. Former warehouses and factory lofts have now been converted to residential buildings. Meanwhile, land vacancies have experienced new townhomes and high-rise developments. South Loop appears to be a magnificent treasure hunt full of views of Lake Michigan. Between the ShowPlace ICON theater to the Alder Planetarium. There are miles upon miles of family fun and five-star dining restaurants. Zapatista, located on 13th Street and Wabash Avenue, is a lounge with private rooms that serves Mexican cuisine. Not far from it is a steakhouse, The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant. The New Lucas Museum, located in the South Loop, is projected to be a one-billion-dollar project. Also located in the South Loop is the new hotel and arena at McCormick Place.
