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Chicago Waterworks Visitors Center
163 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
+1 312 742 8811
#384 of 1180 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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Pick up free information on the best Chicago attractions, hotels and restaurants at this historic water pumping station and purification plant, one of the few downtown buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire. Explore the Water Works museum, which details the history of the Chicago water system and grab a bite at Flat Sammies, of the always enjoyable "Lettuce Entertain You" restaurant chain.

Credit Cards Accepted

visa,amex,diners

Directions

Red Line, Chicago Ave stop

Area

at Michigan Ave

Hours

Mo to Su from 07:30 AM to 07:00 PM

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