Welcome to the Neighborhood
With a location at the Michigan and Roosevelt corner of Grant Park, Chicago’s "Front Yard" becomes NEMA's ultimate playground.
Grant Park Living
300 acres of landscaped gardens, trails, activities, culture, and public art at your doorstep.
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Culture
Numerous monuments and sculptures reside in Grant Park, with the most famous being Cloud Gate, or “The Bean,” and the unique Crown Fountain. The park's stunning landscaped gardens serve as inspiration for photography and meditation enthusiasts alike.
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Fitness
Picturesque walking and jogging paths extend throughout Grant Park and run along Lake Michigan’s beach front.
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Kids
The Play Garden at Maggie Daley Park is the best playground the city has to offer. At three acres, the park also features a skating ribbon and a climbing wall.
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Pets
Grant Bark Park is an 18,000-square-foot double-gated and fenced dog park located on the southwest corner of Grant Park, right at NEMA’s doorstep.
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Festivals
Grant Park is home to major annual events such as Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago, and Grant Park Music Festival.
Cloud Gate
Grant Park
Grant Park Bike Paths
Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park
Chicago Jazz Festival, Grant Park
Dining
Dining options close by run from the iconic Eleven City Diner, Giordano’s Pizza, and Stan’s Donuts to the highly acclaimed, two Michelin-starred Acadia.
Acadia
Eleven City Diner
Giordano's Pizza
Victory Tap Chicago
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
NEMA Chicago is steps away from some of the city’s best cultural attractions, including Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears; the Field Museum; Adler Planetarium; and the Wabash Arts Corridor.
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Crown Fountain, Grant Park
Soldier Field, as seen from NEMA
Convenience
Conveniences such as grocery stores, bars, movie theaters, and shopping centers are within walking distance.
The Chicago Theater
After-words Bookstore
Access
NEMA is located only four minutes' walk from the Roosevelt train station with connections to the green, red and orange lines and 5 minutes away from the Museum Campus/11th St. train station. Several bus stops and Chicago express way exits are nearby.
Some of our other favorite neighborhoods, such as the West Loop, River North, and Streeterville, are just a few minutes away.
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