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Explore Chicago: On Location
Hotel 71 is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

1. Hotel 71

71 E Wacker Dr (N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Hotel · The Loop · 45 tips and reviews
Tribune Tower is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

2. Tribune Tower

435 N Michigan Ave (at E Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 55 tips and reviews
Illinois Center is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

3. Illinois Center

111 E Wacker (btwn N Michigan Ave and N Stetson Ave), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 12 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This unassuming office building is one of the filming locations for the Superman movie coming out in 2013. It's also super green: it was the first project to be certified LEED-CS Gold.

Chicago Cultural Center is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

4. Chicago Cultural Center

9.1
78 E Washington St (btwn N Michigan & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 153 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Chicago Cultural Center was the backdrop for several scenes from The Untouchables, including Frank Nitti’s (Billy Drago) dramatic demise at the hand of federal agent Eliot Ness (Kevin Kostner).

Daley Plaza is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

5. Daley Plaza

7.9
50 W Washington St (btwn Clark St & Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Plaza · 50 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: We hope that Superman doesn't run into Lex Luthor at Daley Plaza, in the shadow of Picasso's untitled sculpture.

171 N. Wabash Filming Location is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

6. 171 N. Wabash Filming Location

171 N. Wabash (Benton Pl.), Chicago, IL
Travel and Transportation · The Loop · 3 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Read more.

Hotel 71 is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

7. Hotel 71

71 E Wacker Dr (N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Hotel · The Loop · 45 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Read more.

Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

8. Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago

6.9
401 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Hotel · Near North Side · 104 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Read more.

DuSable Bridge is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

9. DuSable Bridge

350 N Michigan Ave (at E Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Bridge · The Loop · 41 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Head down the stairs to Lower Wacker Dr. at Lower Michigan Ave. to see where scenes from The Dark Knight and The Blues Brothers Movie were shot. Read more.

DuSable Bridge is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

10. DuSable Bridge

350 N Michigan Ave (at E Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Bridge · The Loop · 41 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Read more.

Millennium Park is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

11. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 622 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In the Lake House (2006), Kate (Sandra Bullock) watches skaters on the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink from the windows of the Park Grill restaurant, while she waits for Alex (Keanu Reeves). Read more.

Smith & Wollensky is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

12. Smith & Wollensky

8.1
318 N State St (at Marina City), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 103 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In the film "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob's ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) meets up with Rob's sister Liz (Joan Cusack) to have a serious chat in scenes filmed in this Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse. Read more.

Cook County Assessor's Office is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

13. Cook County Assessor's Office

118 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
City Hall · The Loop · 6 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In "The Blues Brothers" (1980), Jake and Elwood's ultimate destination is the Cook County Assessor's Office in the City Hall-County Building, just west of the Daley Center. Read more.

Daley Plaza is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

14. Daley Plaza

7.9
50 W Washington St (btwn Clark St & Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Plaza · 50 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In "The Lake House" (2006), A climatic scene between Kate (Sandra Bullock) and Alex (Keanu Reeves) was shot in Daley Plaza, under Picasso's untitled sculpture. Read more.

Lower Wacker Drive is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

15. Lower Wacker Drive

Lower Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
Road · The Loop · 17 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Lower Wacker Drive has been featured in many action-packed chase scenes in movies like The Blues Brothers (1980), Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and Wanted (2008). Read more.

The Chicago Theatre is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

16. The Chicago Theatre

9.5
175 N State St (at E Lake St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 92 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In "Save the Last Dance" (2001), Sara (Julia Stiles) auditions for a spot in the ballet company of her dreams, in scenes shot in the Chicago Theatre. Read more.

330 North Wabash is one of Explore Chicago: On Location.

17. 330 North Wabash

330 N Wabash Ave (at E. Kinzie St.), Chicago, IL
Office · Near North Side · 18 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: In "The Dark Knight" (2008), scenes of the Wayne Enterprises boardroom were shot in 330 N Wabash, formerly the IBM building. Read more.