Destinations · Illinois

Far West Side, Chicago

IL · 41.8940, -87.7510

Historic Route 66 and Lincoln Highway are signed byways within 30 miles of Far West Side, Chicago, Illinois.

Understand

The Far West Side represents a very large, heterodox slice of Chicago life ranging from some of Chicago's most blighted neighborhoods to the solidly middle-class bungalow belt, with some strong immigrant communities in between. The Garfield Park Conservatory is a lovely and easy excursion from downtown for any visitor to Chicago, but beyond this one attraction, the Far West Side is untrodden by the camera-wielding tourist masses of the Loop and Near North. Pat yourself on the back if you make it this far into Chicago — you are really seeing the city.

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Day-trip loops

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Within reach

Measured from Byway's own registries, 30 miles around town.

Scenic byways

Historic Route 66 · 4 mi · national
Lincoln Highway · 27 mi · national

National parks

Indiana Dunes National Park · 29 mi

Lookouts

Des Plaines River · 9 mi
Fabyan Windmill · 29 mi

Named places

Pyxis · 0 mi
Sweet Clover Park · 0 mi
Our King · 0 mi
Hart Peace Community Garden · 0 mi
Hubbard Park · 0 mi
Ohio Park · 0 mi
Levin Park · 1 mi
Cottonwood Park · 1 mi

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