Places esj74 Wants to Go

These mansions date back to Chicago's days as a brewer's paradise.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

Designed by Alfred Caldwel, this landscape showcases his vision of a native garden.

The beloved home to all publications indie, erotic, and punky.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

Where Cusack's record store from the film "High Fidelity" was located.

Orthodox church partially financed by Tsar Nicolas II.

"No writer ever gave more to a city and got back less.”

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.

Combination beer garden and music venue in the heart of Wicker Park.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

Odd, decrepit fountain honors Chicago author who had mixed feelings about his hometown.

Where old school Polish Chicago and young hipster Chicago live side by side.

A Japanese temple, old German townhouses, and public chess tables offer a peaceful escape from the bustle of the North Side.

Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."

No one knows how many bodies are in this vault in a Chicago public park.

All of Chicago's wood-paved streets are long gone but two alleys remain.

A monument to the art of slicing people open.

Honoring Italian greats from Joe DiMaggio to Rocky Marciano.

Nonprofit art center that promotes outsider, intuitive, and self-taught art.