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Monument To The Great Northern Migration, South Commons
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Monument To The Great Northern Migration

  • 4.634 reviews
  • Free

This striking outdoor monument commemorates the Great Northern Migration with evocative sculptural forms and interpretive plaques. Expect a contemplative, historically rich atmosphere ideal for photography and reflective sightseeing; visit to learn local history, enjoy public art, and pause in a spacious urban setting.

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When is the best time to visit Monument To The Great Northern Migration?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Monument To The Great Northern Migration indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Monument To The Great Northern Migration?

345 E Eastgate Pl,Chicago, IL 60616.

Right now · 3:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Hours

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Where and how

  1. 1 Monument To The Great Northern Migration
  2. 2 Dunbar Park · 13 min
  3. 3 Reggies Chicago · 18 min
  4. 4 The Battle of Fort Dearborn Park · 20 min
  5. 5 Chicago Women's Park & Garden · 21 min
345 E Eastgate Pl, Chicago, IL 60616(opens the map)DirectionsTo South CommonsWebsitecityofchicago.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 34 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Historic landmarks
  • Art installations
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly

Around South Commons

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

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  • Light layerThe whole time