Statue of Leif Erikson, Chicago

Name: Statue of Leif Erikson
Address: Chicago, United States

#55 among attractions in Chicago

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The Leif Erikson statue is a monumental statue honoring Leif Erikson in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Located in the city's Humboldt Park, the statue was designed by Sigvald Asbjørnsen and erected in 1901. ()

Coordinates: 41°54'24"N, 87°42'6"W

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West Side (West Town)Chicago United States

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Statue of Leif Erikson – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Empty Bottle, Humboldt Park, Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral.

0.9 miSE
Nightlife, Dancing
The Empty Bottle, Chicago
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~560 ftSW
Park
Humboldt Park, Chicago
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~450 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Chicago
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1.1 miE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, Louis Sullivan
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, Chicago
28 min walk • Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the Midwest. It is one of only two churches designed by Louis Sullivan, one of the seminal architects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
~1670 ftS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture, Chicago
9 min walk • The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture is a museum in Chicago dedicated to interpreting the arts and culture of the Puerto Rican people and of the Puerto Ricans in Chicago. Founded in 2001, it is housed in the historic landmark Humboldt Park stables and receptory, near the Paseo Boricua.
1.1 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Congress Theater, Chicago
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1.2 miSE
Church
Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church, Chicago
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1.1 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Chicago
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1.5 miNE
Church
St. Hedwig's Church, Chicago
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1.2 miSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Ukrainian National Museum, Chicago
32 min walk • Ukrainian National Museum is located in the historical Ukrainian Village neighborhood of Chicago, United States. It is home to a plethora of Ukrainian artifacts, artwork, musical instruments, and embroidered folk costumes among its growing collection.
1.1 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Statue of Leif Erikson?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Chicago (3 min walk), Humboldt Park, Chicago (3 min walk), National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture, Chicago (9 min walk), Paseo Boricua, Chicago (10 min walk).

How to get to Statue of Leif Erikson by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of Leif Erikson:

Bus

North Ave & Humboldt EB • Lines: 72 (6 min walk)
California & Hirsch • Lines: 94 (6 min walk)

Metro

Western • Lines: Blue (26 min walk)
California • Lines: Blue (28 min walk)