Things to Do Near 360 Chicago: The Poetry Foundation

The Poetry Foundation

The Poetry Foundation, located at 61 W. Superior Street is poetry’s first real public home – a place solely dedicated to the art of poetry. It celebrates the story of the publishing of Poetry Magazine which was designed to shed a light on poetry and poets who were trying to pursue their passion for this medium. For any literary fan, this is a must-see spot downtown Chicago.

A quick 15-minute walk Southwest of 360 Chicago and steps from The Magnificent Mile, The Poetry Foundation inspires public interest in poetry. The 100-year old foundation, built by famed the Chicago architecture firm John Ronan Architects, houses a breathtaking 3,000-volume poetry library and a dynamic performance area dedicated to the Foundation’s variety of popular events and programming opportunities.  An engaging exhibition gallery showcases an impressive array of world-famous poets and their works.