The Hidden Rooftop Garden in Chicago’s Largest Library
Downtown Chicago is full of secrets, but one of the most surprising is hiding on top of the Harold Washington … Read more
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The Stunning Chicago Park Built on a Quarry, a Dump, and a Dream
At first glance, Palmisano Park in Bridgeport looks like a simple stretch of rolling hills and ponds. But dig a … Read more
The Chicago Conservatory That Feels Like a Jungle, a Desert, and a Museum All at Once
On Chicago’s West Side, at the corner of Central Park Avenue and Lake Street, sits one of the city’s greatest … Read more
Chicago’s Secret Art Museum – a Cemetery with an Egyptian Pyramid!
On the corner of Clark Street and Irving Park Road sits one of Chicago’s most overlooked and hauntingly beautiful secrets. Yes, … Read more
The Chicago Shop That Looks Like a Curiosity Cabinet Come to Life
Andersonville is known for its indie shops, Swedish heritage, and cozy restaurants. But tucked on Clark Street sits something completely … Read more
Chicago’s Strangest Car Museum You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Chicago is packed with world-class museums—the Art Institute, the Field, the Museum of Science and Industry. But tucked away in … Read more
Discover the Chinatown Park That Feels 1,000 Miles from Chicago
If you’ve spent time in Chinatown, you’ve probably walked under the iconic gate, grabbed dim sum, and browsed a tea … Read more
The Free Friday Night Star Show Just Minutes from Chicago
Want a night out that costs nothing and takes you far beyond city lights? Head to Northwestern University’s Dearborn Observatory … Read more
This Japanese Garden Is Hidden Inside Chicago’s Jackson Park
Tucked within Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side lies a serene world of bridges, lanterns, and flowing water — the … Read more
People Can’t Believe What Happens Inside This Chicago Museum Every Day at 2 p.m.
Every day at 2:00 p.m., one of Chicago’s most magical secrets takes flight. Inside the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, a … Read more