The Loop is a Chicago Masterpiece

The L Train, Chicago

There’s no shortage of attractions in Chicago from the Millennium Park and the Architecture Tour to the John Hancock Center but one structure I was very keen to see was simply called ‘The Loop’. Featured in Spiderman, ER and Blues Brothers to name a few, The Loop, also known as the L Train is an elevated section of railway line that runs a 2-mile (3.2 Km) rectangle loop of Chicago’s downtown area.

The Loop, Chicago

Opened in 1895 the L Train is an architectural masterpiece and is the second oldest metro rail system in America after New York’s subway. Five out of the eight rail lines use the L Train’s nine stops. The views from the train are amazing as it slices its way through Chicago’s historic buildings. It’s also a great way for tourists to get their bearings in the Windy City. I enjoyed the ride so much that I went around it twice not to the amusement of my partner! Stops are conveniently located near Millennium Park, Sears Tower and the Chicago River.