Places jw1389 Wants to Go

A historic and oft-filmed prison stands in a Chicago suburb.

This elaborate Hindu temple is located in a Chicago suburb, but looks like it was transported directly from India.

This botanical garden outside Chicago boasts an array of more than 300 varieties of lilacs.

A historic beacon built in the aftermath of the worst maritime disaster on the Great Lakes.

Roses and other fascinating flora fill this garden built to commemorate Britain's immortal Bard.

The first and only museum dedicated to stained glass and horology opened outside of Chicago in 2017.

Shop of curiosities with a dinosaur museum tucked in its basement.

A plaque marks a former safe house on the secret route, now hidden next to a McDonald's.

Chicago's museum dedicated to the history of bondage and fetishism is more textbook than titillation.

Assemble a masterpiece at the first and only North American school exclusively dedicated to mosaic art.

Also known as the Osaka Garden, this garden was originally built in 1893 as part of the World's Columbian Exposition.

The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

An enormous park-like oasis, full of famous Chicagoans’ graves.

Former meatpacking facility turned vertical farm and sustainable business complex.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

These abandoned grain silos and tunnels are an urban exploration dream.

One of the last functioning antique elevators in Chicago.

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.

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

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

Internationally known record store and purveyor of "dusties."