Skip to main content

Search the middle of everything...

Shedd Aquarium

57th Street Books

1301 E. 57th St., Chicago, IL 60637

Specialty Stores

57th Street Books houses a carefully curated collection of general interest titles, including kids' books, science fiction, mysteries and cookbooks.

Serious readers shop here for everything from the latest university press publications to children's classics. The Obama family is known to browse the store's extensive book collection.

How to find us?

Back to Listings

What's happening nearby...

Chicago Jazz Festival

Millennium Park •  Aug 28 – Aug 31

Known for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival promotes awareness and appreciation for all forms of jazz through free, quality live musical performance.

Read more about Chicago Jazz Festival

Taste of Chicago - Grant Park

Grant Park  •  Sep 05 – Sep 07 @ 11AM

Taste of Chicago has been a summer staple for more than 40 years. This year, the annual foodie extravaganza will bring both neighborhood pop-up events and…

Read more about Taste of Chicago - Grant Park

Dozin' with the Dinosaurs at the Field Museum

Nov 22

The lights dim as you explore the rituals of ancient Egyptian culture, guided by the light of your flashlight.

Read more about Dozin' with the Dinosaurs at the Field Museum

You might also be interested...

Old Town School of Folk Music

Chicago

Read more about Old Town School of Folk Music

Urban Oasis

Chicago

Read more about Urban Oasis

Sassoon Salon

Chicago

Read more about Sassoon Salon

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.