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100

Sometimes known by the nickname "Scarface", this man was a notorious Chicago gangster during the Prohibition Era who served as the co-founder and boss of the Chicago Outfit.

Al Capone

100

This music festival is hosted in Grant Park every summer.

Lollapalooza

100

This natural history museum has more than 10 acres of exhibits.

Field Museum

100

This Chicago born comedian starred in such films as Hook, Mrs. Doubtfire and Disney's Aladdin. 

Robin Williams

100

Wrigley Field is the center of this Chicago neighborhood.

Wrigleyville

200

Chicago's first African American mayor. This man also has a downtown Chicago library named after him.

Harold Washington

200

This food festival is hosted every year, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors.

The Taste of Chicago

200

This landmark is 110 stories tall.

Willis Tower

200

Former First Lady of the United States and Whitney Young High School alum.

Michelle Obama

200

Loyola University's Lake Shore Campus is located in this neighborhood, just south of Evanston.

Rogers Park

300

This amusement park attraction was first introduced in Chicago as a landmark for the 1893 World Fair.

Ferris Wheel

300

The annual Chicago Christmas tree lighting takes place in this downtown Chicago Park.

Millennium Park

300

Also known as Cloud Gate, this attraction is made entirely of stainless steel.

The Bean

300

A comedian known for his films Ghostbusters and Groundhogs Day. He also is a dedicated Cubs fan. 

Bill Murray

300

The University of Chicago and the DuSable Museum of African-American History are located in this neighborhood.

Hyde Park

400

In 1871, Ms. O'Leary's cow was believed to be the cause of this Chicago disaster.

The Great Chicago Fire

400

Chicago's yearly summer fireworks displays take place here.

Navy Pier

400

This sports arena, built in 1924, holds up to 61,500 spectators and owned by the Chicago Park District. 

Soldier Field

400

Successful Hollywood actor who starred in blockbusters such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones

Harrison Ford

400

This predominantly Latin neighborhood is home to a variety of murals that stretch for 2 miles on 16th Street.

Pilsen

500

This man is considered the first non-indigenous permanent resident in Chicago, honored as "the founder of Chicago."

Jean Baptiste Point du Sable

500

The largest African American parade in the US, which has occurred on the second Saturday of August, since 1929.

The Bud Billiken Parade

500

Built by Marshall Fields & Co, this downtown building takes up 2 city blocks and is known for its art deco design. 

Merchandise Mart

500

This famous Hollywood legend and children’s filmmaker was born in the Hermosa neighborhood of Chicago.

Walt Disney

500

This neighborhood is home to St. Michael's Church, one the of the seven buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire. 

Old Town