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This block is a challenge: try capturing the el tracks in sunlight and shadow. At State Street, you’ll find the iconic Harold Washington library. If you’re still not jazzed, head […]

Pilsen is a favorite painting site!  The Jumping Bean Coffee Shop is a beautiful building with a Victorian tower.  Walk in either direction to find terra cotta covered buildings, small, […]

The Harley Clarke Mansion has a wonderful architectural personality with great details, a waterfall, Jen Jensen gardens, and an accompanying gatehouse. Grosse Point Lighthouse is next door and the beach is […]

One company’s trash is another group’s treasure! From Southport/Kingsbury you can see the Ozinga cement plant, a tannery, and the big overgrown area. The bridge views offer the river with […]

Double header! Palette and Chisel, Washington Square Park! If you want a larger park that is quiet with a beautiful fountain (very dog friendly), Washington Square Park is 2 blocks […]

Once the premier street to live on in Chicago. Historic mansions line this street. This is a beautiful quiet area south of the loop. Highlights are the dead end of […]

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 […]