Chicago map

Chicago places

Chicago has very compact city centre and majority fo the most interesting places are to be found in the downtown area not far from each other.

Chicago places map

This map of Chicago places of interest is based on Google maps technology. You can switch the type of map in the right upper corner by clicking on buttons Map, Satellite, Hybrid and Terrain. Control panel on the left with plus and minus buttons can be used for zooming the map.

List of Chicago places of interest

This list contains all the major points of interest in Chicago that are marked on the map above as well:

• Willis Tower - Tallest skyscraper in Chicago with scary skydeck made of glass.
• John Hancock Center - 4th tallest skyscraper in the city with 360 Chicago observatory.
• Buckingham Fountain - Majestic fountain in Grant Park with water shows every hour.
• Cloud Gate - Iconic bean shaped sculpture to be found in Millenium park.
• Magnificent Mile - Boulevard lined with shops, museums, restaurants and expensive hotels.
• Navy Pier - 1 km long pier featuring many leisure activities and attractions.
• Millenium Park - Public park with many landmarks including Pritzker Pavilion or Cloud Gate.
• Grant Park - Urban park on the shores of Lake Michigan with Buckingham Fountain and Museum Campus.
• Chicago Water Tower - Historical water tower symbolizes Chicago's resilience.
• Shedd Aquarium - Large indoor aquarium with many exhibits related to underwater life.
• Field Museum of Natural History - One of the largest natural history museums in the world.
• Art Institute of Chicago - Largest art museum and gallery in the US after Metropolitan Museum of Art.
• Lincoln Park Zoo - Free admission zoo with more than 200 species founded in 1868.
• Chicago Riverwalk - Pedestrian waterfront along the south bank of Chicago River.
• Museum of Science and Industry - Great museum with replica coal mine or Apollo 8 spacecraft.
• Museum of Contemporary Art - Contemporary art venue with artworks created since 1945.
• Adler Planetarium - Planetarium opened in 1930 attracting visitors to the universe exploration.
• Soldier Field - Stadium belonging to NFL's Chicago Bears with capacity of 61.500 visitors.
• Wrigley Field - Baseball park for 41.000 spectators that is home to Chicago Cubs.
• United Center - Indoor sports arena where Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks are at home.
• Guaranteed Rate Field - Ballpark for Chicago White Sox that can fit up to 40.000 people.
• Chicago Theatre - Legendary theatre with long history set in grandeur building.
• Chicago Cultural Center - Municipal cultural center featuring hundreds of events every year.
• Jay Pritzker Pavilion - Open-air concert venue in Millenium Park designed by Frank Gehry.
• Holy Name Cathedral - Cathedral seating the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago.