Agora — Attraction in Chicago

I've lived in the neighborhood long enough to remember seeing the sculptor place these Cor-ten steel beauties. They are a wonderful public art addition to downtown Chicago. Comedian Robin Williams was instrumental in bringing this art to Chicago. Great photo opp. And yes, there are lots of dogs who live in this neighborhood and roam this part of the park. The South Loop is home to the highest dog census in the city... The dumb sign about curbing your dog is due to the fact that park goers apparently thought dog urine caused rust on the sculpture. Hard to explain that rust 15...

This place is horrible. They have stair wells that you are not allowed to use but are not marked so just locked. When I went into one I quickly left because I could tell it was not for use. The lock was broken. I was promptly questioned by security and accused of smoking. There is no outdoor patio. Anyone who had a lighter had dispose of it upon entry. Locked doors to stair wells is a hazard to people if there is a fire. Not a safe place, rude fascist staff. My first time at that venue and my last. Would have given 0 stars if I...

I love walking among the large bronze legs, but feel that they overdid it. Instead of 106, they could have done better by just using 56 or even 66. When you stand next to one, you feel small and feel the artwork. But when you are surrounded by many, it's like being in a forest among tall trees. You can't absorp the unique beauty of a few among you because there are just too many around you and it tends to overwhelm you. But it's still worth checking out if visiting Chicago or even if you live in the...