Places mpwhile Wants to Go

This morbid, delightful curiosity shop offers everything from animal bones to human teeth.

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

One of the last functioning antique elevators in Chicago.

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

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

Catch rising stars of Appalachia’s music scene before they make it big at this restaurant and community hub.

This abandoned train tunnel has been the subject of countless ghost stories for years.