The Loop

General

The Loop, or Chicago's "downtown", is the area surrounded by the CTA's elevated train tracks (the "el"). The Loop is the heart of Chicago's bustling business district.

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Neighborhood

Neighborhoods Map of Chicago

This map reflects the major neighborhoods of Chicago's inner city. While there are no official boundaries for the neighborhoods that we know of, these are the relative locations of the most popular ones. Check out our feature article on each to learn the history and make-up of each neighborhood, and have access to our reviews of dining, nightlife, hotel and tour options.

Click on the List of Neighborhoods Tab above to view an overview of each of the neighborhoods included on the map.

Click on the Legend Button and you can choose to display the Neighborhood Marker Titles.