Blick Art Materials is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

1. Blick Art Materials

8.3
42 S State St (btwn Monroe & Madison), Chicago, IL
Arts and Crafts Store · The Loop · 17 tips and reviews

ShopTRACY B.ShopTRACY BURTON: paint pens/markers under lock+key...IL has strict graffiti laws...

Paul R.Paul Ramoie: Staff is always very helpful here! Love the selection, reasonable prices, very convenient.

Noël H.Noël Huntzinger: I love how helpful and knowledgeable the staff is.

Gino's East is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

2. Gino's East

8.0
162 E Superior St (btwn Fairbanks Ct & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Streeterville · 272 tips and reviews

Curt R.Curt Rollison: Great pizza worth the wait, but the graffiti covered everything may gross out your squirmish germaphobe friends

Evan[Bu]Evan[Bu]: Don't order a New York style pizza in Chicago, get deep dish! Get a pie with pepperoni and green olives. To pass time while waiting for your pizza, bring a marker and graffiti up the place!

MelissaMelissa: Great pizza, always worth the wait!

Fulton Market Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

3. Fulton Market Kitchen

8.5
311 N Sangamon St (Fulton Market Street), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Fulton Market · 22 tips and reviews

Kevin M.Kevin M. McNally, CMP: Imagine dining or enjoying beverages as you swan dive in the art of graffiti. Great staff, bartenders who can wet your pallet. The menu is worthy of writing on the wall. Make reservations.

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: The foie gras with mushroom ravioli is a perfect fall food! Also really enjoyed the Halibut En Papillote.

adrian n.adrian nastase: excellent space for a private party !!!

Cole's Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

4. Cole's Bar

6.9
2338 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Medill Ave), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Logan Square · 42 tips and reviews

Andrew H.Andrew Healan: don't let the negative restroom graffiti get you down, this place has a positive vibe

Rob C.Rob Cornelius: One of my favourite bars for shooting pool in Chicago. Always good competition.

MariaMaria: No cover for live events.

National Hellenic Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

5. National Hellenic Museum

7.2
333 S Halsted St (at Van Buren), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Greektown · 10 tips and reviews

Anthony M.Anthony Muñoz: The Street is my Gallery exhibit features amazing, larger than life images of the graffiti in Athens since the economic collapse.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The museum tells the stories of Greek immigrants through interactive exhibitions for kids and adults. Step onto the rooftop terrace of their newly opened building for awesome skyline views!

Time Out Chicago KidsTime Out Chicago Kids: The National Hellenic Museum is nominated for Best New Venue for Families in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!

La Bagh Woods (Cook County Forest Preserve) is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

6. La Bagh Woods (Cook County Forest Preserve)

8.1
4600-4628 W Foster Ave (at N Cicero Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · North Park · 13 tips and reviews

@jayelarex@jayelarex: The graffiti bridge is in the middle of the park.

Tracy H.Tracy Hixon: Perfect for a hike, some birdwatching, saw mink tracks in the snow. Ongoing habitat restoration is improving wildlife counts.

Erik D.Erik Didriksen: Every other Wednesday night for the rest of the summer there will be bike racing in the park's loop road.. For more detail: http://illinoiscycling.org/blog/ica-xxx-racing-labagh-woods-practice-crits

The Violet Hour is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

7. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews

Theresa G.Theresa Ganchorre: hidden bar behind graffiti - amazing cocktails

Ross G.Ross Garner: Worth the wait. Unmatched cocktails served in an intimate atmosphere. Go during the week to avoid the long weekend lines.

MazdaMazda: The visual inspiration for the design of the Violet Hour was drawn from the pared down styles of the early 19th century English Georgian and French Directory.

Mana Contemporary is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

8. Mana Contemporary

7.6
2100 S. Throop, Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Pilsen · 6 tips and reviews

David W.David Weathersby: Very nice space. Great gallery

Bryce J.Bryce Jensen: Great art, openings, parties, happenings, alt performances and just about anything else a young hipster could hope for.

Carey B.Carey B: Very comfortable building

Co-Prosperity Sphere is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

9. Co-Prosperity Sphere

7.8
3219 S Morgan St (at 32nd St), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Bridgeport · 6 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Stroll past three large window galleries with new and engaging artwork to enjoy. This “experimental cultural center” produces art exhibitions, readings, and performances. Read more.

Chirag P.Chirag Patel: went to a good event here for chicago craft beer week with Half Acre, DogFish Head, and 3 Floyds

Terry D.Terry DeMoss: Hen scratching LOL

Rotofugi Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

10. Rotofugi Gallery

8.9
2780 N Lincoln Ave (at Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · North Side · 22 tips and reviews

L H.L Hess: Super weird original art and art prints, cute t-shirts, lots of toys, everything a great mix of kawaii + disturbing. Cool store for adults and kids both.

ThrillistThrillist: Marvel at the selection of Japanese vinyl toys, comic books, and other stuff you didn’t know you wanted until you ended up buying it.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: One of the world’s premier sellers of designer toys, this shop features a diverse selection of vinyl figures, capsule toys, plush creatures, and more from Eastern and Western designers.

The Agora is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

11. The Agora

8.6
Grant Park (at Michigan Ave & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Sculpture Garden · Grant Park · 10 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Suminski: An interesting display of art. Kids loved it for hide and seek. Great place to take unique pictures. Walking distance from downtown and near the museum district.

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: A gift from Poland to the City of Chicago by Magdalena Abakanowicz - 106 cast iron figures, each 9 ft tall.

Jake S.Jake Smith: The name "Agora" refers to the urban meeting places of the Ancient Greek city-states.

Alinea is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

12. Alinea

8.8
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 142 tips and reviews

Alice F.Alice Ferris: Try the Graffiti - Matsutake mushroom made to look like concrete on a concrete slab with parsley oil "graffiti" @goalbustersjim #birthday (via @Foodspotting)

Keith W.Keith Wood: Definitively my best culinary experience. When put up against EMP and Chef's Table@BK Fare, Alinea wins hands down. While both are great, the adaptive & edgy service at Alinea is second to none.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Sardine sandwiches floating on titanium antennae, solidified olive oil -- Alinea may well be, and I do not say this lightly, the most important restaurant in America. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods

The Blackstone, Autograph Collection is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

13. The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

8.4
636 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Hotel · South Loop · 61 tips and reviews

Robert C.Robert Cartwright: Check out the Art Hall. Mention th Outlaw Art Exhibit at the bar for a free Effen Graffiti Cocktail. Tell them survive185 sent you.

Sheree M.Sheree Martin: Lovely quiet hotel. Stayed here in town for conference next door at Hilton. Very friendly staff and free business center.

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Don't forget to close your curtains here, or you'll be forced to watch the sun rise over Lake Michigan from your bed. Gorgeous.

Chagall Mosaic, "The Four Seasons" is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

14. Chagall Mosaic, "The Four Seasons"

7.9
70 W Madison St (at Chase Tower), Chicago, IL
Public Art · The Loop · 14 tips and reviews

Todd B.Todd Bida: Chicago is an amazing city of outdoor public art Picasso, Calder and this amazing Chagall. Great to visit especially as we celebrate the arrival of spring.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Composed of thousands of inlaid chips in over 250 colors, Marc Chagall’s mosaic artwork The Four Seasons portrays six scenes of Chicago. Read more.

Keith K.Keith K.: The mosaic is surrounded by video surveillance. Lean in close to get this same photo and find out what happens.

Bub City is one of The 15 Best Places for Graffiti in Chicago.

15. Bub City

7.3
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 137 tips and reviews

Chad B.Chad Buch: Lots of graffiti. seems grimy

Erik R.Erik Rowley: Taco Tuesday is when to come, braised pork tacos and a Back Porch Tea hits the spot! Also live band karaoke is all the rave on Tues nights.

K8T L.K8T Lindgren: This is a rude ass awakening walking into The Ladies'. Hella funny, though!