10 Iconic Batman Filming Locations You Can Actually Visit

1. 200 West Randolph Parking Garage

The Dark Knight Joker
Warner Bros.

In The Dark Knight, the Scarecrow proves quite the adversary with his terrifying face and even more terrifying actions. Dr. Jonathan Crane, who gets his jollies from testing drugs on unsuspecting patients at Arkham. He transforms into a monster when he dons a burlap sack on his head, becoming "The Scarecrow."

In a scene involving Gotham's current kingpin, The Scarecrow faces off against "The Chechen," a handful of Batman imposters, then, finally, Batman in a deserted parking garage. The Chechen tries to make a hasty retreat but is stopped by Batman, who dives through the garage's winding center and crushes the front of their getaway car.

You may be asking why this specific parking garage stands out from the hundreds available in Chicago. The car park at 200 West Randolph, situated in the heart of the Windy City. The garage's winding exit design and a gaping hole from the top floor to the roof make for the perfect dramatic dropdown.

The Scarecrow maybe Batman's formidable opponent, but the real crime is Chicago's rates. I honestly don't know which is scarier—Batman crashing through your windshield or paying $25 an hour for the privilege to park there.

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