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Frederick C. Robie House, Chicago, IL

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Frederick C. Robie House

5757 S Woodlawn Ave · Chicago, IL

Why you should go…

Completed in 1910 in Hyde Park, the Robie House is Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style at full stretch, with cantilevered roofs, terraces on several levels and long bands of Roman brick. You see the interior on a guided tour. The main floor is a single living and dining space divided only by a central chimney, lined with leaded-glass doors and windows in diamond and diagonal patterns. The house is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing of Wright's 20th-century architecture.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Frederick C. Robie House, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    History Buff

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    Family Favorite

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    $25–$50

    Descend into a coal mine, board a captured WWII U-boat, and geek out in the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Rate Field

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    Catch a Chicago White Sox game on the South Side, with a center field Fan Deck, a Kids Zone and a 2005 World Series sculpture.

    3.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

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    Foodie Favorite

    Chinatown

    Free

    You walk under the Wentworth Avenue gate to dim sum houses, tea and ceramics shops, zodiac statues and the Nine Dragon Wall.

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    Iconic

    Soldier Field

    Under $25

    See the lakefront stadium with Doric colonnades where the Chicago Bears play, on game day or on a behind-the-scenes tour.

    5.1 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Buckingham Fountain

    Free

    Grant Park's grand 1927 fountain fires its center jet skyward every hour, with music-and-lights shows after dusk.

    6.1 mi awayMore like this