What's Bronzeville like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Bronzeville, especially its restaurants and Chinatown. Enjoy the neighbourhood's lake views and access to the beach. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Ida B Wells House and Wabash Ave YMCA. There's plenty more to see, including Lakefront Trail and State Street.
How to get to Bronzeville
Flying to:
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Bronzeville
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Bronzeville
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from Bronzeville
Getting to Bronzeville on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Station
- Indiana Station
- 43rd Station
Things to see and do in and around Bronzeville
What to see in Bronzeville
- Illinois Institute of Technology
- Ida B Wells House
- Lakefront Trail
- Lake Michigan
- McCormick Tribune Center
Things to do in Bronzeville
- State Street
- Southside Community Arts Center
- Harold Washington Cultural Center
- Bronzeville Academy and Military Museum
Other popular Bronzeville attractions
- Wabash Ave YMCA
- Ida B. Wells-Barnett Residence
- Lake Meadows Park
- Elam House
- Burnham Park