Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite, Chicago

Name: Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite
Address: Chicago, United States

#242 among attractions in Chicago

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The Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite is the location where, around the 1780s, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable located his home and trading post. This home is generally considered to be the first permanent, non-native, residence in Chicago, Illinois. The site of Point du Sable's home is now partially occupied by and commemorated in Pioneer Court at 401 N. Michigan Avenue in the Near North Side community area of Chicago, Illinois. ()

Coordinates: 41°53'22"N, 87°37'26"W

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Downtown (Near North Side)Chicago United States

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Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magnificent Mile, Architecture Center, Michigan Avenue Bridge, Chicago Theatre.

~1870 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Magnificent Mile, Chicago
10 min walk • The Magnificent Mile, often referred to simply as The Mag Mile, is a prestigious stretch of Michigan Avenue in Chicago that runs from the Chicago River to Oak Street in the Near North Side. Known as one of the great avenues of the world, this shopping district is famed...
~340 ftSE
River cruise
Architecture Center, Chicago
2 min walk • The Architecture Center in Chicago, a hub for design and urban planning enthusiasts, offers an unparalleled experience for those interested in the city's storied architectural heritage. Notably, the center is the starting point for the acclaimed Chicago River Cruise, a...
~390 ftSW
Historic drawbridge with decorative work
Michigan Avenue Bridge, Chicago
2 min walk • Rising over the Chicago River, the Michigan Avenue Bridge, officially known as the DuSable Bridge, is a historic and architectural landmark that has become an emblematic feature of the city's skyline. This double-deck, bascule bridge links the northern and southern...
~1730 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Chicago Theatre, Chicago
9 min walk • The Chicago Theatre, originally known as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre, is a landmark theater located on North State Street in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
~690 ftSE
Park
Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago
4 min walk • The Chicago Riverwalk is a multi-use public space located on the south bank of the main branch of the Chicago River, extending from Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan to Lake Street.
~300 ftW
Landmark 1920s skyscraper and clock tower
Wrigley Building, Chicago
2 min walk • The Wrigley Building is a skyscraper located at 400–410 North Michigan Avenue on Chicago's Near North Side. It is located on the Magnificent Mile directly across Michigan Avenue from the Tribune Tower. It was built to house the corporate headquarters of the Wrigley Company.
~1050 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops at North Bridge, Chicago
6 min walk • The Shops at North Bridge, once known as Westfield North Bridge, is an upscale, urban retail-entertainment district in Chicago, Illinois, located at 520 N. Michigan Avenue. Its anchor store is Nordstrom.
~1090 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Rush Street, Chicago
6 min walk • Rush Street is a one-way street in the Near North Side community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
~1410 ftW
Tower, Architecture, Neighbourhood
Marina City, Chicago
7 min walk • Marina City, affectionately known as "the corn cob", is a mixed-use residential-commercial building complex in Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America, designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg.
~370 ftN
Skyscraper with French Gothic elements
Tribune Tower, Chicago
2 min walk • The Tribune Tower is a 463-foot-tall, 36-floor neo-Gothic skyscraper located at 435 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
~960 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Andy's Jazz Club, Chicago
5 min walk • Andy's Jazz Club, located several blocks north of the Chicago Loop, was founded as "Andy's 11 E. Lounge" in 1951 by Andy Rizzuto. A group of investors bought the property in 1975, changing its name to "Andy's". The club is one of the city's most popular jazz venues.

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Which popular attractions are close to Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite?

Nearby attractions include Wrigley Building, Chicago (2 min walk), Michigan–Wacker Historic District, Chicago (2 min walk), Tribune Tower, Chicago (2 min walk), Michigan Avenue Bridge, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite:

Bus

Lower Michigan & Kinzie • Lines: 120, 121 (1 min walk)
Michigan & Hubbard • Lines: 10, 143, 146, 147, 148, 151, 157, 2, 26, 3, 850, 851, 855, (N) N66 (2 min walk)

Metro

Grand • Lines: Red (7 min walk)
State/Lake • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (9 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (9 min walk)
Van Buren Street (22 min walk)