The Chicago Loop
The Chicago Loop is the city's central business district, and was named for the "loop" that the elevated train made in circling the area. The boundaries of the Loop are roughly formed by the Chicago River on the north, Michigan Avenue and Grant Park on the east, Congress Parkway on the south, and the South Branch of the Chicago River on the west (pictured here).The Loop is where most of Chicago's large banks, insurance companies, law firms, corporations, and commodities markets are located. Some of the sights in the Loop that would appeal to tourists include the Sears Tower, large outdoor sculptures, restaurants and pubs, and architecture in general.
