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Chicago Self-Guided Podcast Tour: Michael Jordan's West Side

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  • Chicago
  • 2 hrs 19 min
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Follow Michael Jordan’s Chicago story on a 3.9 km self-guided podcast walk through the Near West Side, with eight stops and expert audio.

About this tour

Explore the grit and glory of Michael Jordan’s 1990s Chicago Bulls dynasty on a self-guided walk through the Near West Side. This Chicago Self-Guided Podcast Tour connects basketball’s global rise with the neighborhood that lived in the shadow of the arena.

Cover 3.9 km across eight stops in about 139 minutes, moving from Whitney M. Young Magnet High School toward places tied to talent pipelines, pickup courts, working-class fan taverns, and the vanished Chicago Stadium. Along the way, discover how redevelopment reshaped the area around Lake Street as Chicago grew into an international sports capital. Podcast-style audio from experts and locals adds context, while an interactive in-app guide and precise navigation help you follow the story at your own pace.

Start at 211 S Laflin St. Public transportation is available nearby, and the route is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Bring your curiosity and experience Chicago’s basketball history on this Chicago Self-Guided Podcast Tour.

Highlights

  • Trace the collision between Michael Jordan’s Bulls dynasty and the Near West Side
  • Explore the neighborhood’s basketball roots, fan taverns, and changing landscape
  • Hear experts and locals bring Chicago’s sports history to life
  • Follow precise in-app navigation between eight stops

What's included

Included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

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Important information

  • Meet at 211 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60607
  • Local public transportation is available nearby; check connections on the day of travel
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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