Kwanusila, Chicago

Name: Kwanusila
Address: Chicago, United States

#761 among attractions in Chicago

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Kwanusila is a 12.2 meter tall totem pole carved from red cedar. It stands in Lincoln Park at Addison Street just east of Lake Shore Drive in the Lake View neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The colorfully painted totems include a grimacing sea monster at the bottom, a man riding a whale above it, and Kwanusila the Thunderbird on top. ()

Coordinates: 41°56'56"N, 87°38'33"W

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North Side (Lakeview)Chicago United States

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Kwanusila – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lincoln Park, Wrigley Field, Graceland Cemetery, The Playground Theater.

~1610 ftSE
Vast public space with a zoo and museums
Lincoln Park, Chicago
8 min walk • Lincoln Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of Chicago, stands as one of the city's most beloved destinations. Covering a vast expanse of over 1,200 acres along the shore of Lake Michigan, this urban park is a hub for recreation, culture, and scenic beauty.
0.6 miW
Cubs’ historic ballpark
Wrigley Field, Chicago
17 min walk • Wrigley Field is an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of Chicago, known as the cherished home of the city's beloved Major League Baseball team, the Chicago Cubs. This historic ballpark, with its classic red marquee at the main entrance, has been a cornerstone of...
1.1 miNW
Cemetery
Graceland Cemetery, Chicago
30 min walk • Graceland Cemetery is a large historic garden cemetery located in the north side community area of Uptown, in the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA. Established in 1860, its main entrance is at the intersection of Clark Street and Irving Park Road. Among the cemetery's 121 acres are the burial sites of several well-known Chicagoans.
0.7 miSW
Theater
The Playground Theater, Chicago
18 min walk • The Playground Theater, founded in 1997, remains the only continuously operating non-profit theater in Chicago dedicated to an art form invented in Chicago - Modern Theatrical Improvisation.
1.2 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander Hamilton, Chicago
31 min walk • The Alexander Hamilton statue is a monumental statue of Alexander Hamilton in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Located in the city's Lincoln Park, the monument was installed in 1952, having been completed several years prior in 1939.
1.1 miW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Music Box Theatre, Chicago
28 min walk • The Music Box Theatre is a historic movie theater located in Chicago, Illinois. Built in 1929, it has been operating continuously as an art-house and repertory cinema since the early 1980s.
0.8 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Briar Street Theatre, Chicago
20 min walk • The Briar Street Theatre is a theatre located in Chicago, Illinois, and is home to the long-running Blue Man Group. Originally the carriage house for the Marshall Field and Company horses, the space was purchased by Walter Topel and reconstructed into a theater.
1.3 miNW
Art Nouveau architecture, Memorial, Louis Sullivan
Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb, Chicago
33 min walk • The Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb, located in Graceland Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois, United States, was commissioned in 1890 by the lumber baron, Henry Harrison Getty, for his wife, Carrie Eliza.
1.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Uptown Bikes, Chicago
37 min walk • The Uptown Square Historic District is a commercial historic district encompassing parts of Broadway and Lawrence Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Primarily developed between 1900 and 1930, the district was Chicago's largest commercial and entertainment hub away from downtown in the early twentieth century.
1.2 miS
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Elks National Veterans Memorial, Chicago
30 min walk • The Elks National Veterans Memorial is a Beaux Arts-style domed building at 2750 North Lakeview Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The structure was planned by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, who wished to honor members of their order who had served in World War I.
1 miS
41°56'6"N • 87°38'6"W
Diversey Driving Range & Mini Golf, Chicago
27 min walk • Golf

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kwanusila?

Nearby attractions include Temple Sholom, Chicago (5 min walk), Lincoln Park, Chicago (8 min walk), Anshe Emet Synagogue, Chicago (9 min walk), Park Place Tower, Chicago (12 min walk).

How to get to Kwanusila by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kwanusila:

Bus

Lake Shore Drive & Addison NB • Lines: 135, 146, 151 (2 min walk)
Addison & Lake Shore Drive WB • Lines: 152 (3 min walk)

Metro

Addison • Lines: Red (15 min walk)
Sheridan • Lines: Red (19 min walk)