Most of the area south of Congress Parkway and east of the Chicago River, possibly excepting Printer’s Row, is referred to as the South Loop. Columbia College and the School of the Art Institute bring many young artists and students to the South Loop. Chicago’s Museum Campus is the cultural anchor of the neighborhood and attracts an abundance of tourists and culture-seekers to see the world famous Field Museum & Shedd Aquarium almost every day of the year. Also to be found here is the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, championed by Mayor Daley. Weather permitting, large scale flea-marketing takes place here as well as great shops such as Shoe Haven and Heelz.
