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Chicago: events & what to see — then walk it in 3D

Chicago rebuilt in walkable 3D
Chicago in the 3D recreation — a real screenshot from the game.

Chicago's Loop is the city's downtown, ringed by the 'L' tracks. Willis Tower dominates the skyline, and Cloud Gate, 'the Bean', reflects it all in Millennium Park.

🎮 Walk Chicago in 3D — free, in your browser → ♿ Or explore it in words (screen-reader friendly)

Upcoming in Chicago

In real life
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Streets of Chicago (29 neighborhoods)
In real life
Christkindlmarket Chicago
Fri, Nov 20 – Thu, Dec 24, 2026 · Sun–Thu 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Fri–Sat 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Daley Plaza
In real life
Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · Festival Lane 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Parade 5:30 PM · Fireworks 7:30 PM
North Michigan Avenue (The Magnificent Mile)

Chicago in 3D

The 3D Loop has Willis Tower, with a ride to the 103rd-floor Skydeck, and Cloud Gate as heroes, on a real street grid. The locals will argue about pizza.

📐 The 3D Chicago is built at 1:1 scale from 1,499 real building footprints and 138 km of mapped streets and paths, across roughly 2.8 × 2.1 km. 2,258 places carry their real names, including 834 restaurants & cafés, 397 shops, 257 offices, 124 clinics & pharmacies.

Where to eat & drink — 834 in the 3D Chicago

Urban MarketStarbucksNoodles & CompanyMcDonald'sSpecialty's Cafe & BakeryStock and Ledger Kitchen & SpiritsCopper ClubRosetta ItalianGreen Apple PHOeverStivers Staffing ServicesDollop Coffee Co.SweetgreenMexican RadioSubway

Where to stay — 77 in the 3D Chicago

Passport Renewal ServiceHyatt Centric The Loop ChicagoHampton Majestic Chicago Theatre DistrictShubert Hotel AssociatesThe Kimpton Gray HotelResidence Inn Chicago Downtown/LoopStaypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The LoopClub Quarters Central Loop HotelSilversmith Hotel Chicago DowntownThe Palmer House HiltonThe Marquee at Block 37THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio HotelThe LaSalle ChicagoJW Marriott Chicago

Shops — 441 in the 3D Chicago

Mindy’s Hot Chocolate Bakery70 West Madison Fitness CenterFedEx OfficeHalo [For Men]WalgreensMadison Hair StylingMana Foods International Limited.Eyelines IncL.A. TanKids Foot LockerHarlan J. Berk, Ltd.JD SportsFoot LockerSaks Off 5th

Museums, landmarks & culture — 30 in the 3D Chicago

Loop SynagogueSt. Peter's ChurchFirst United Methodist Church of ChicagoChicago Loop Post OfficeCook County CourthouseChicago City HallDirksen Federal Building and US CourthouseDHLI Am TempleJohn M. Flaxman LibraryDowntown Islamic CenterChicago Immigration CourtIllinois Appellate Court 1st DistrictDesign Museum of Chicago

Parks & outdoors — 41 in the 3D Chicago

Northern Trust open spaceFirst Ascent Block 37Pritzker ParkNorth GardenThe Willis TerraceSouth GardenThe CoveMillennium ParkThe MarinaThe River TheaterThe Water PlazaChicago RiverwalkThe JettyThe Boardwalk - Confluence

Jump straight there — each link drops you outside the door:

#willis-tower#cloud-gate

Inside, restaurants, cafés, bars, hotels and shops look like what they are. You can order at the counter, sit down, jump, and chat with locals who talk about Chicago itself. Use the 📍 Share button in the game to copy a link to wherever you're standing.

Getting there in real life

The 'L' circles the Loop. Quincy station (Brown, Orange, Pink and Purple lines) is a block from Willis Tower, and Washington/Wabash is closest to Millennium Park and the Bean.

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