Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Chicago, United States

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.2 km
Ascend 18 m
Descend 20 m

Experience Chicago in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Chicago

Sight 1: Briar Street Theatre

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The Briar Street Theatre is a theatre located in Chicago, Illinois, and is home to the long-running Blue Man Group. Originally the carriage house for the Marshall Field and Company horses, the space was purchased by Walter Topel and reconstructed into a theater. The Briar Street Theatre is most notably associated with the Blue Man Group act, which began performing at the Briar Street Theatre in 1997 and, as of January 31st, 2024, is still performing there.

Wikipedia: Briar Street Theater (EN)

25 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 2: Legacy Walk Rainbow Pylon

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The Legacy Walk is an outdoor public display on North Halsted Street in Chicago, Illinois, United States, which celebrates LGBT contributions to world history and culture. According to its website, it is "the world's only outdoor museum walk and youth education program dedicated to combating anti-gay bullying by celebrating LGBT contributions to history." It is the world's largest collection of bronze biographical memorials.

Wikipedia: Legacy Walk (EN), Website

149 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: The Playground Theater

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The Playground Theater Octavio Ruiz Cervera / CC BY-SA 2.0

The Playground Theater is the only continuously operating non-profit theater in Chicago dedicated to Modern Theatrical Improvisation, a form of theater invented in the city. The Playground was founded in 1997 by its original member companies. Located on Halsted Street, The Playground features performances every night.

Wikipedia: The Playground Theater (EN)

571 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 4: Anshe Sholom Bnai Israel Congregation

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Anshe Sholom B'nai Israel is a Modern Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue located at 540 West Melrose Street, in the Lakeview neighborhood on the north side of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States.

Wikipedia: Anshe Sholom B'nai Israel (EN)

866 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 5: Temple Sholom

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Temple Sholom / PD

Temple Sholom is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue located at 3480 North Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Founded in 1867, as of 2010 it was one of the oldest and largest congregations in Chicago with over 1,100 member families.

Wikipedia: Temple Sholom (EN)

554 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 6: Kwa-Ma-Rolas (Totem Pole)

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Kwanusila is a 12.2 meter tall totem pole carved from red cedar. It stands in Lincoln Park at Addison Street just east of Lake Shore Drive in the Lake View neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The colorfully painted totems include a grimacing sea monster at the bottom, a man riding a whale above it, and Kwanusila the Thunderbird on top.

Wikipedia: Kwanusila (EN), Website

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