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On Location Foursquare Badge

Optimus Prime, in battle scenes shot on location in Chicago during the filming of Transformers 3!

Recreate Ferris Bueller's Day Off or scenes from The Break-Up with a visit to Wrigley Field.

Did you know that since 1980, more than 1200 film & television productions have shot in Chicago generating $2 billion in local revenue? Re-enact scenes from your favorite movies while earning Explore Chicago's On Location Badge on Foursquare, a free game for your mobile phone! Left: Optimus Prime, in battle scenes shot in Chicago for "Transformers 3". Right: Re-enact "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" or scenes from "The Break-Up" with a visit to Wrigley Field.

Choose from Seven Movie Experiences:


Superman (2013)	Transformers 3 (2011)

Chick Flicks in Chicago	The Blues Brothers (1980)

The Dark Knight (2008)	Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

High Fidelity (2000)

HOW TO UNLOCK THIS BADGE

Explore Chicago's On Location Foursquare Badge

1) Download Foursquare to your smart phone or mobile Internet device;

2) Follow Explore Chicago on Foursquare (required to earn this badge);

3) Pick a movie-themed experience at the left and "check-in" at five of the eligible locations.

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