{"id":142121,"date":"2023-09-25T15:16:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T15:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/?p=142121"},"modified":"2023-09-25T15:16:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T15:16:27","slug":"inside-five-mile-secret-city-buried-under-major-metropolis-used-as-movie-setting-with-shops-cafes-abandoned-tunnels-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/world-news\/inside-five-mile-secret-city-buried-under-major-metropolis-used-as-movie-setting-with-shops-cafes-abandoned-tunnels-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside five-mile 'secret city' buried under major metropolis used as movie setting with shops, cafes & abandoned tunnels | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

HAVE you ever been stuck in gridlock traffic or pounding a packed pavement and dreamt of a less congested route to travel? <\/p>\n

Commuters wanting to escape the hustle and bustle in Chicago can opt for an unorthodox route buried underneath the metropolis. <\/p>\n


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A five-mile network of complex tunnels sprawls beneath the major city, brimming with shops, bars, cafes and even a gym. <\/p>\n

The subterranean system provides a weatherproof passage for pedestrians travelling around the central business district. <\/p>\n

But don't be alarmed if you haven't heard of The Chicago Pedway – as even natives struggle to understand the extraordinary underpass. <\/p>\n

It links more than 40 blocks in the Loop and connects various skyscrapers, retail stores, and train stations dotted in the area.<\/p>\n

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Those who brave the underground maze can enter via a number of hotels, government buildings and residential structures. <\/p>\n

Although you are wandering hundreds of feet below the Windy City's streets, the Pedway is a mysterious metropolis in its own right. <\/p>\n

The twisting tunnels are laden with watering holes, shops and coffee spots for commuters to refuel at – and there was even a museum. <\/p>\n

Dimly lit nightclubs with impressive DJ lineups, that aren't brimming with tourists, have become a favoured haunt of locals. <\/p>\n

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Some lie behind unmarked doors, adding even more confusion to the stumble home after a few too many. <\/p>\n

Quirky restaurants are eerily illuminated by fluorescent lighting, as the sun's rays can't shine on this below-ground district. <\/p>\n

Those looking worse for wear can spruce themselves up at the below-ground barber shop, or revitalise at one of the gym facilities. <\/p>\n

Stained glass windows from the 1900s line the walls en route to an array of dry cleaners, salons and shoe repair businesses. <\/p>\n

Commuters are greeted by ever-changing art exhibits on their travels, injecting a dose of colour into the concrete thoroughfare. <\/p>\n

But the gloominess of the subterranean streets provided the perfect filming location for 2008's Batman: The Dark Knight. <\/p>\n

A number of heart-stopping scenes for the second instalment of the superhero trilogy were shot in the Pedway's Millennium Station. <\/p>\n

But Batman's race through the underground network on his Batpod would barely rival the speed of some of the fiercest Chicagoans rushing to a meeting. <\/p>\n

Although it's touted as a "desirable way to move around downtown", the Pedway has continued to thrive way beyond its original purpose. <\/p>\n

The underground network was first opened in the hopes of relieving the pressure on Chicago's struggling sewer system. <\/p>\n

Tunnels would transport the water supply from Lake Michigan into the city, but the potential for the labyrinth was soon realised. <\/p>\n

The city built on the sewage system's foundations to provide a safe haven from the freezing weather for its residents in 1951. <\/p>\n

It provides walking links between the Loop's most frequented hotspots as well as less busy routes to popular train platforms. <\/p>\n

Each section is independently owned and maintained by the corresponding building above, meaning they each have different lights and even air temperatures. <\/p>\n

Tour operators can take you down to explore the maze without the fear of getting lost in the underground colony. <\/p>\n

Locals complain of inconsistent signage and an official map that doesn't include dozens of informal pathways. <\/p>\n

One wrong turn can leave people aimlessly wandering the underground network that sprawls across five miles.<\/p>\n

You could find yourself in one of the abandoned freight tunnels that crisscross beneath the city, built by the Chicago Tunnel Company. <\/p>\n

But don't fear, as the lines, which ceased operation in 1959, are now sealed off and near enough impossible to gain access to.<\/p>\n

It's still key to confirm your exit route – as most sections of the Pedway are independently owned and operated, meaning some of the doors can be unexpectedly closed at sporadic times. <\/p>\n

Concierge Gail Walker told the Chicago Tribune she often encourages adventurous guests to explore the city from the inside out. <\/p>\n

She explained: "I get all kinds of tourists \u2014 the business travellers as well as the leisure travellers, because they think it\u2019s fascinating to be able to get to different locations underground.<\/p>\n

"The Pedway is just a wonderful added surprise for our hotel guests."<\/p>\n

Another hotel worker joked that he warns holidaymakers they "may need a PhD to understand" the complex subterranean streets. <\/p>\n

Bernard Bilal added: "You can get lost, but it\u2019s a nice lost. \u2026 I can\u2019t recall anybody coming back and saying 'Wow, I really got messed up down there'."<\/p>\n

The Pedway still shows no sign of slowing down, with many investors looking to capitalise on the lure of the labyrinth. <\/p>\n

Local nonprofitEnvironmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) raised \u00a3100,000 in 2017 to spruce up the tunnels and turn them into a tourist attraction. <\/p>\n

It planned to add an underground library, farmers market and art galleries to bolster the allure of the below-ground network. <\/p>\n

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And a glass cube in Millenium Park would provide another route for public access, adding some glitz to the puzzling Pedway.<\/p>\n

The "hidden gem" continues to relieve foot traffic on Chicago's busy streets, as well as offering an escape from the chaos on the city's surface.<\/p>\n


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