Chicago city walk

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7.94 mi
1,096 ft
02h33
Hard

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Last verified: 16 June 2025

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Introduction walk of the city of Chicago, visiting the major landmarks and places of Chicago.

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Difficulty level: Hard (87/100)

Length: 7.94 mi

Duration: 02h33


Total ascent: 1,096 ft

Maximal slope: 10.7 %

Average slope: 3.3 %

Net ascent: 26.2 ft

Total descent: 1,070 ft

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start: Navy Pier, East Grand Avenue 600, 60611 Chicago, USA
        Closest address to end: Big Beaver Totem Pole, South Loop, 60605 Chicago, USA

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        Places of interest

        1. Panorama Skyline of Chicago

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          View on on the Skyline of Chicago
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        2. Chicago Harbor Light

          0 · Lighthouse
          The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse was constructed in 1893 for the World''s Columbian Exposition and …
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        3. Navy Pier

          0 · Pier
          Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot or 1,010 m long pier into Lake Michigan. The pier was built in 1916; it …
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        4. Chicago River

          0 · River
          The Chicago River is 156 miles (251 km) long, and flows through Chicago, including the downtown. …
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        5. Chicago Spire

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          The Chicago Spire is a supertall skyscraper under construction/on hold (due to the current …

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        6. John Hancock Center

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          Sky-High Tilt Attraction in Chicago
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        7. John Hancock Center

          0 · Swimmingpool

          The John Hancock Center contains America''s highest indoor swimming pool (at the 44th-floor).

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        8. The Chicago Water Tower

          0 · Tower
          The Chicago Water Tower is located along the Magnificent Mile shopping district. The Water Tower …
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        9. Park Tower

          0 · Hotel
          Park Tower was completed in 2000. At 844 feet (257 m) tall with 70 floors — 67 floors for …
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        10. Tribune Tower

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          The HQ of the newspaper Chicago Tribune is based in the Tribune Tower.
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        11. Trump International Hotel

          0 · Hotel
          The Trump International Hotel and Tower is designed by Architect Adrian Smith. It is named after …
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        12. Kinzie Chop House

          0 · Restaurant
          The Kinzie Chop House is popular with politicians and celebrities.
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        13. The Garfield Park Conservatory

          0 · Greenhouse
          The Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest and most impressive conservatories in the …
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        14. Merchandise Mart

          0 · Trainstation
          When opened in 1930, the Merchandise Mart or the Mart, was the largest building in the world with …
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        15. Chicago City Hall

          0 · Town hall
          Chicago City Hall is the official seat of government of the City of Chicago. The 11-story …
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        16. Daley Plaza

          0 · Square
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        17. Chicago Picasso

          0 · Statue
          The Chicago Picasso is an untitled monumental sculpture by Pablo Picasso. The sculpture was …
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        18. ZIP-code area 60602

          0 · Burrough
          The 60602 zip code was named by Forbes as the hottest zip code in the country with upscale …
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        19. Chicago Theatre

          0 · Theatre
          The Chicago Theatre, originally known as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre was for several …
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        20. Aan Center

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          The Aon Center is a modern skyscraper designed by architect firms Edward Durell Stone and The …
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        21. Harris Theater

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          Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance is a 1525-seat theater for the performing …
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        22. Millenium Park

          0 · Park
          Millennium Park is a public park. In 2004, a 24.5-acre (9.9 ha) section of northern Grant Park, …
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        23. Jay Pritzker Pavilion

          0 · Theatre
          Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Pritzker Pavilion, or Pritzker Music Pavilion is a band shell in the Loop …
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        24. Cloud gate

          0 · Monument
          Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by British artist Anish Kapoor. It is the centerpiece of the AT&T …
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        25. Crown Fountain

          0 · Fountain
          Crown Fountain is an interactive work of public art and video sculpture featured in Millennium …
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        26. Madison/Wabash station

          0 · Trainstation
          The brown line, a classic picture of Chicago.
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        27. Sears Tower

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          The Sears Tower has been the tallest building in North America since 1973. It surpassed the World …
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        28. Chicago Board of Trade Building

          0 · Building
          The Chicago Board of Trade Building is a skyscraper. Built in 1930 and first designated a Chicago …
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        29. LaSalle Street canyon

          0 · Street
          The LaSalle Street canyon is used in the movies The Untouchables and Road to Perdition.
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        30. Buckingham Fountain

          0 · Fountain
          Buckingham Fountain is a Chicago landmark located at Columbus Drive and Congress Parkway in Grant …
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        31. Field Museum of Natural History

          0 · Museum
          The Field Museum of Natural History is part of a scenic complex known as the Museum Campus …
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        32. University of Chicago

          0 · University
          The University of Chicago is a private university located principally in the Hyde Park …
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        33. Jackson Park

          0 · Park
          Jackson Park is a 500 acre (2 km²) park. It extends into the South Shore and Hyde Park community …
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        34. Golden Lady

          0 · Statue
          The "Golden Lady" Statue in Jackson park is a replica of Daniel Chester French''s The Republic, …
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        35. Museum of Science and Industry

          0 · Museum
          The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) is housed in the former Palace of Fine Arts from the 1893 …
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        36. Midway Plaisance

          0 · Park
          The Midway Plaisance, also known locally as the Midway, is a mile-long linear park, joining …
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        Panorama Skyline of Chicago
        Chicago Harbor Light
        Navy Pier
        Chicago River
        Chicago Spire
        John Hancock Center
        John Hancock Center
        The Chicago Water Tower
        Park Tower
        Tribune Tower
        Trump International Hotel
        Kinzie Chop House
        The Garfield Park Conservatory
        Merchandise Mart
        Chicago City Hall
        Daley Plaza
        Chicago Picasso
        ZIP-code area 60602
        Chicago Theatre
        Aan Center
        Harris Theater
        Millenium Park
        Jay Pritzker Pavilion
        Cloud gate
        Crown Fountain
        Madison/Wabash station
        Sears Tower
        Chicago Board of Trade Building
        LaSalle Street canyon
        Buckingham Fountain
        Field Museum of Natural History
        University of Chicago
        Jackson Park
        Golden Lady
        Museum of Science and Industry
        Midway Plaisance
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