Cherry Avenue Bridge, Chicago

Name: Cherry Avenue Bridge
Address: Chicago, United States

#391 among attractions in Chicago

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Facts and practical information

The Cherry Avenue Bridge is an asymmetric bob-tail swing bridge in Chicago, Illinois that carries the Chicago Terminal Railroad, pedestrians, and cyclists across the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River. It was constructed in 1901–02 by the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, and it is a rare example of this type of bridge; it was designated a Chicago Landmark on December 12, 2007. ()

Coordinates: 41°54'37"N, 87°39'20"W

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Downtown (Near North Side)Chicago United States

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Day trips

Cherry Avenue Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Polish Museum of America, Sullivan Athletic Center, Zanies Comedy Club, Oz Park.

0.8 miS
Museum, Reportedly haunted, Specialty museum
Polish Museum of America, Chicago
20 min walk • The Polish Museum of America is located in West Town, in what had been the historical Polish Downtown neighborhood of Chicago. It is home to numerous Polish artifacts, artwork, and embroidered folk costumes in its growing collection.
0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Sullivan Athletic Center, Chicago
25 min walk • The Sullivan Athletic Center is an athletic facility on the campus of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. The facility houses McGrath-Phillips Arena, a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena.
1.1 miE
Theater, Comedy club, Concerts and shows
Zanies Comedy Club, Chicago
27 min walk • Zanies Comedy Club, located in Chicago, Illinois, was founded in November 1978 by Rick Uchwat. Since then, three other locations have been built: Nashville, Tennessee, St.Charles, Illinois, and Rosemont, Illinois.
0.9 miNE
Park, Sculpture
Oz Park, Chicago
23 min walk • Oz Park is a public park in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of North Side, Chicago. It is located at 2021 North Burling Street, at the corner of Lincoln and Webster, just south of the Lincoln, Halsted, and Fullerton intersection.
0.9 miS
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
St. John Cantius Church, Chicago
24 min walk • Saint John Cantius Church is a historic Catholic church of the Archdiocese of Chicago known for its architecture, liturgical practices, and affiliation with the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius. With monumental religious edifices of St. Mary of the Angels, St. Hedwig's or St.
0.5 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Universities and schools
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Chicago
12 min walk • Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church is a historic Polish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago that is located at 1351 West Evergreen Avenue in the Pulaski Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
0.8 miN
Church
St. Vincent de Paul Church, Chicago
21 min walk • St. Vincent de Paul Church is a historic parish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located in Chicago, Illinois. The parish was founded by the Vincentians in 1875.
0.8 miE
Church
St. Michael's Church, Chicago
20 min walk • St. Michael's Church in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago is a Roman Catholic church staffed by the Redemptorist order of priests.
0.9 miSE
Universities and schools
Kendall College, Chicago
23 min walk • Kendall College at National Louis University is a private college which is part of National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in culinary arts and hospitality management. Kendall is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
1.1 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Bars and clubs
Flat Iron Building, Chicago
28 min walk • The Flat Iron Building is located in the Wicker Park district of West Town, Chicago, Illinois. The building is located at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue, North Avenue, and Damen Avenue. Since the 1980s, it has served as an artists colony, and features visual artists and musicians of all disciplines.
0.9 miNW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
St. Mary of the Angels, Chicago
24 min walk • Saint Mary of the Angels is a historic church of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Located at 1850 North Hermitage Avenue in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood, it is an example of the Polish Cathedral style of churches. Along with St. Stanislaus Kostka, St. Hyacinth Basilica, St. Hedwig, St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cherry Avenue Bridge?

Nearby attractions include North Avenue Bridge, Chicago (2 min walk), iO Chicago, Chicago (6 min walk), Yondorf Block and Hall, Chicago (10 min walk), Royal George Theater, Chicago (11 min walk).

How to get to Cherry Avenue Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cherry Avenue Bridge:

Bus

North Ave & Kingsbury • Lines: 72, (N) N9 (3 min walk)

Metro

North/Clybourn • Lines: Red (9 min walk)
Armitage • Lines: Brown, Purple (15 min walk)

Train

Clybourn (21 min walk)