Self-Guided Walking Tours to Explore Chicago, Illinois
Welcome to Chicago, famous for its rich history, vibrant culture and, arguably, the most beautiful skyline in the U.S. While the city pretty much offers something for everyone, our Introduction Walk will take first-time visitors to some of the most essential sights. Don't miss a trip down the Magnificent Mile – a strip filled with shops, restaurants, hotels, street entertainers and unconventional buildings – and Navy Pier, which is another big hit with tourists. If you're here for brick alleyways, Victorian-era architecture, and a bustling creative arts culture, follow the Old Town Walking Tour; otherwise, the central Loop District is where you'll find many of the city's best-known architecture.
In all, we have prepared 10 self-guided walks for you to explore Chicago, which cover everything from the world's earliest skyscrapers to many popular parks, museums and public sculptures. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point!
In all, we have prepared 10 self-guided walks for you to explore Chicago, which cover everything from the world's earliest skyscrapers to many popular parks, museums and public sculptures. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point!
How it works: Download the app "911±¬ÁÏÍø: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. The app's navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Custom Walk: Create Your Own Walking Tour
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Sightseeing Walk: Chicago Introduction Walking Tour
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Sightseeing Walk: Loop District Architecture Walking Tour
Sightseeing Walk: Chicago Chinatown Walking Tour
Sightseeing Walk: University of Chicago Walking Tour
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Sightseeing Walk: Millennium and Grant Parks Walking Tour
Sightseeing Walk: The Magnificent Mile Walking Tour
Sightseeing Walk: Chicago Old Town Walking Tour
Sightseeing Walk: Chicago Navy Pier Walking Tour
Discovery Walk: Lincoln Park Neighborhood Walking Tour
Discovery Walk: The Loop Sightseeing Walking Tour
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Leaders in the Mayoral Race
With the 911±¬ÁÏÍø app, every attraction counts! Stamp your way through local sights as you explore the city, and you might just earn the title of Exploration Mayor.Below are the current leaders in the mayoral race. Think you can top the leaderboard? Download the app and join the race today!
* eva1609 (stamped 38.95% of city sights)
* Morpheus72 (stamped 32.56% of city sights)
* aliben (stamped 28.49% of city sights)
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