Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in West Chicago Township, United States

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.7 km
Ascend 11 m
Descend 15 m

Experience West Chicago Township in United States in a whole new way with our free 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 West Chicago Township

Sight 1: Leif Ericsson Monument

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The Leif Erikson statue is a monumental statue honoring Leif Erikson in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Located in the city's Humboldt Park, the statue was designed by Sigvald Asbjørnsen and erected in 1901.

Wikipedia: Statue of Leif Erikson (Chicago) (EN), Website

242 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Alexander Von Humboldt Monument

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The Alexander von Humboldt statue is a monumental statue in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Located in Humboldt Park, a major urban park in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, the statue depicts Alexander von Humboldt, a Prussian polymath and the park's namesake. The statue was dedicated in 1892.

Wikipedia: Statue of Alexander von Humboldt (Chicago) (EN), Website

492 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 3: Paseo Bourica Gateway Flags

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Paseo Boricua is a section of Division Street in the Humboldt Park community of the West Side of Chicago, Illinois.

Wikipedia: Paseo Boricua (EN)

525 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

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The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture is a museum in Chicago dedicated to interpreting the arts and culture of the Puerto Rican people and of the Puerto Ricans in Chicago. Founded in 2001, it is housed in the historic landmark Humboldt Park stables and receptory, near the Paseo Boricua.

Wikipedia: National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (EN), Website

401 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Humboldt Park

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Humboldt Park is a 207-acre (84 ha) park located at 1400 North Sacramento Avenue in West Town, on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. To its west is the neighborhood named after it, also called Humboldt Park. It opened in 1877, and is one of the largest parks on the West Side. The park's designers include William Le Baron Jenney, and Jens Jensen.

Wikipedia: Humboldt Park (Chicago park) (EN)

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