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At the Milwaukee and Leavitt intersection, there’s an entrance to the 606 Bloomington Trail, an above street walking/biking path with interesting views. It does get busy by the afternoon. There’s also a funky little park and garden near the entrance. A bridge over Milwaukee Avenue gives a different perspective. Map of the Bloomingdale Trail Restrooms: […]

Graceland Cemetery is a large historic garden cemetery located in the north side community area of Uptown.  Established in 1860, it is still an active cemetery with services and visiting families, as well as an arboretum. Lorado Taft sculptures, Ernie Banks baseball headstone, and the Goodman mausoleum on the shaded pond are very interesting, along […]