Destinations · Illinois

Near West Side, Chicago

IL · 41.8739, -87.6627

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

Understand

Many of Chicago's most beloved cultural landmarks were created on the Near West Side. The Chicago-style hot dog, the deep dish pizza, the immigrant port of entry, the blues, the Blues Brothers, the labor movement, "Cheat You Fair," Jane Addams and the modern concept of social justice — all were born or have roots here.

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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 · 1 mi · national
Lincoln Highway · 25 mi · national

National parks

Indiana Dunes National Park · 25 mi

Lookouts

Des Plaines River · 11 mi

Named places

Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument · 0 mi
Garibaldi Park · 0 mi
Arrigo Park · 0 mi
Piazza Italia di Chicago · 0 mi
Joe DiMaggio · 0 mi
National Public Housing Museum · 0 mi
Healing Garden · 0 mi
Loomis Street Community Garden · 0 mi

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