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The High Fidelity Movie Experience
 
In High Fidelity (2000) Rob Gordon (John Cusack), a self-proclaimed audiophile, decides to look up some of his old flames in an attempt to figure out what keeps going wrong in his relationships. While the original novel by Nick Hornby was set in London, the film was set in Chicago (Cusack's hometown). Left: "Check-in" at the fictional location of Championship Vinyl, then browse used records down the street at Wicker Park's Reckless Records. Right: Visit hip night spots, like the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, while earning Explore Chicago's On Location Foursquare Badge.
Eligible Locations
Hint: After you've "checked-in" at each venue, look for Explore Chicago's tips in your Foursquare game for behind-the-scenes movie anecdotes.
1. Fictional Location of Championship Vinyl, Milwaukee & Honore
This northwest corner storefront was dressed as Championship Vinyl, Rob Gordon’s Wicker Park record store in the movie. After you've paid homage, head up the street to Reckless Records (1532 N Milwaukee) to browse new and used vinyls, CDs and more.
2. Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave.
Rob meets up with his ex-girlfriend Penny, now a film critic, at the Music Box, a classic movie theater in Chicago's Southport Corridor - home to numerous boutiques, restaurants and bars.
3. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, 4802 N. Broadway Ave.
Rob (John Cusack) reminisces about his ex-girlfriend Laura over drinks at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, a Chicago landmark that presents jazz nightly, from traditional to experimental, amid a "speakeasyesque" décor.
4. Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse, 318 N. State St.
Rob's ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) meets up with Rob's sister Liz (John Cusack's real-life sister Joan) to have a serious chat, in scenes that were filmed in the Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse on the Chicago River.
5. The Rainbo Club, 1150 N. Damen Ave. at Haddon Ave.
Rob (John Cusack) has an interesting proposal for his ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) in scenes shot at the Rainbo Club.
6. Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Championship Vinyl employee Barry (Jack Black) finally gets his big break, playing a musical gig in scenes that were shot at the Double Door in Wicker Park.
Printable List of Eligible Locations
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