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The Dark Knight Movie Experience
 
Chicago and its stunning architecture once again stood in for Gotham City in director Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight (2008), a sequel to Batman Begins (2005), also filmed in Chicago. Retrace the steps that Batman (Christian Bale) took, along with District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Assistant D.A. Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and Lieutenant Gordon (Gary Oldman), as they faced off against a rising criminal: The Joker (Heath Ledger). Left: Scenes depicting the boardroom of Wayne Enterprises were shot in 330 N. Wabash, the black skyscraper to the right of Marina City. Right: Re-create your favorite movie scenes 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. 330 N. Wabash (formerly the IBM Building), 330 N. Wabash Ave.
Scenes depicting the boardroom of Wayne Enterprises were shot in 330 N. Wabash, formerly the IBM Building.
2. The Berghoff, 17 W. Adams St.
Lieutenant Gordon arrests the gangster Sal Maroni as he enjoys dinner in scenes shot at The Berghoff restaurant.
3. Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.
Harvey Dent and his girlfriend, Rachel Dawes, show up for a ballet performance (in scenes shot in the Chicago Theatre) only to find it cancelled after playboy Bruce Wayne takes off on a cruise with all of the women in the corps de ballet.
4. Lower Wacker Dr. at Lower Michigan Ave.
Lower Wacker Drive has been featured in many films, including climatic chase scenes in “The Dark Knight”.
5. McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman) outfits Bruce Wayne with all the bat accessories he needs from his stores in Wayne Enterprises’ Applied Science Division warehouse. These scenes were shot at McCormick Place.
6. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
In a tense scene shot at Navy Pier, the Joker pits two ferries full of people - one loaded with citizens and another with prisoners - against each other.
7. Old Chicago Post Office, 404 W. Harrison St.
“The Dark Knight” opening scenes, which depict the Joker and his clown henchmen robbing Gotham National Bank, were shot in the Old Chicago Post Office.
Note: While you can view the building's historical Neoclassical / Art Deco façade, the building’s interior is currently being redeveloped and not open to the public.
8. The Skydeck at Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Dr.
Despite having a fear of heights, Christian Bale donned his batsuit and looked 110 stories down from a Willis Tower ledge for a scene in “The Dark Knight”.
9. Sound-Bar, 226 W. Ontario St.
In “The Dark Knight”, Batman chases the gangster Maroni through a huge dance club in scenes shot in Sound-Bar.
10. Trump International Hotel and Tower, 401 N. Wabash Ave.
Some of the climatic face-off scenes between Batman and the Joker in “The Dark Knight” were shot outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower, which was under construction during the filming.
Printable List of Eligible Locations
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