Recently visited the cemetery since I was in the air. Originally, this was the only area nearby…read morewith public restrooms since Downers Grove doesn't really have public restrooms but I took the chance to walk around the cemetery to see and experience all the history this place had to offer. Even though many of the Tombstones are old. They do try to rehab a lot of the ones on the property. You can find many well-known families to the area that lived here and get a glimpse into the past. Overall, this place is great for historians and history Buffs alike

Incredible yet frustrating…read more Amazing yet terribly upsetting Doesn't make sense does it ? It will. As the south side of Chicago gets gobs of money poured into a library the Pullman area which is a staple and a part of chicagos glorious history gets cleaned up and remodeled one small brick at a time. The streets around the neighborhood with broken cement and sidewalks where the possibility of rolling an ankle is very real should be upsetting to all that live in this neighborhood and those that come to visit it's rich history. Out visit to this history rich wonderful part of Chicago history was utterly amazing and upsetting because as millions and millions of dollars gets poured into a monstrosity the people who are trying to keep their heads above water to revive Pullman fight the good fight every day. I grew up on the north side of Chicago. And when I visited Pullman a sense of pride overtook me for all that came before me to bring Pullman to life. We need to bring it back , so visit the visitors center and the learn about this amazing part of Chicago. Now does the beginning of ing of my review make sense ? It sure does to me. God Bless Pullman and all that work hard everyday to bring it back to life.

We saw on Facebook that they're running a special free event through December 29, 2025 for a free…read moreevent for lots of arts and crafts and the chance to see some vintage model trains, so I took my dad with me, and we had an absolute blast. Stopping in here has always been on both our bucket lists, and we didn't realize this is actually run by NPS. Once I found that out, you betcha I spent $40 in the gift shop and got a stamp for my national parks passport book. The trains are cool to see, and it's a fun way to spend an hour or so.

Aha! Pump it! Pump it real good! This is an actual pumping…read morestation! There's huge pipes up in here that transport lots of water up from Lake Michigan to all the thirsty Chicago people. This building is real old- it predates the great fire by two years. This is when they knew how to build things to last. This water tower pumping stationis kinda hollow inside, but full of water works infrastructure. There's a tour you can take. There's also an art gallery that's free and worth checking out, even if just for a few minutes.

This was awesome! You just walk in and find the pumping station operating behind glass enclosure…read more It takes you back in time for a quick minute. My dad was a union plumber in NYC, so of course I can appreciate this awesome structure available to the public. Visiting Chicago has been a great experience!!!

A Chicago Landmark [Chicago IL]…read more This bridge is actually the DuSable Bridge (formerly the Michigan Avenue Bridge). The bridge is a gateway to the Magnificent Mile. We walked past this bridge and ascended from the Riverwalk from this bridge. We also drove through it while navigating our way through the city... but I paid more attention to Chicago's famous buildings more than the bridge. It isn't a long bridge but why is it popular especially when there are other bridges that crosses over the Chicago River in Downtown Chicago. Aha! I googled! Well, this bridge is movable with counterweights that lift so that boats can pass underneath. I've never seen it in action though. The bridge was named after the Haitian-born explorer and trader Jean Baptiste Point du Sable and there is a bust of him at the end of the bridge. Anyway, while there is historic significance to this bridge that dates back to when it opened in 1920 I just marveled at the spectacular views from the bridge... also, the former name is easier to remember, the Michigan Avenue Bridge. We passed the bridge a couple of times during an evening tour with the Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour. Review #3822

Another Chicago Staple and when in Chicago a must see!…read more Nice spot to take some amazing photos This bridge/area has a lot of history to it and the views are amazing The architecture is awesome and if you find yourself here on this bridge there are many options to go see that are walkable

Formerly the Long Grove Covered Bridge, renamed the Robert Parker COFFIN bridge, this one-lane…read morecovered bridge has been struck 50 times in the past few years. It's easy to see why; it's a one lane bridge and three streets converge at the bridge and other than the stop signs, there's not a clear right of way procedure. Maybe make traffic one way through the bridge? I would have liked to take a few pictures but there is too much traffic to do so.

The Long Grove Covered Bridge is a landmark in Long Grove and northeastern Illinois. It has been…read morefeatured in many TV shows and movies. It's a gateway into the historic downtown district in Long Grove. It is nice to take a walk through on a picturesque summer day and a great selfie location in the winter when it's covered with snow. I highly recommend the Long Grove Covered Bridge!

I-55 is one of the major roadways in the Chicago area. It runs from Chicago to Louisiana, ending at…read moreLake Shore Drive on the Chicago end. I don't hate I-55 the way I hate the Ike, but it can get congested quickly near the exit for Midway, as you might expect. It's the way to get to Saint Louis and towns in central Illinois, so that's one of the reasons it can often be busy.

I-55, you have the one area that smells like a rubber fire just before the Pulaski exit, but I love…read moreyou anyway. You zip me in & out of Chicago with ease. I rarely encounter traffic (only a little here & there as a result of ever-ongoing construction.)

The Nine Dragon Wall is a landmark across from the Chinatown entrance that says "Welcome to…read moreChicago's Chinatown". This wall is a miniature version modeled after a wall built on the south wall of the Imperial Perfection Gate. The original was built under the reign of Emperor Qianlong, during one of China's most prosperous rulers. In China, 9 symbolizes the supremacy if the emperor and dragons are also a representation of royalty, as you will see the ancient time Chinese Kings have a lot of dragons on their attire. The colors red, gold, and blue are auspicious colors for good fortune. I'm glad I got to see this miniature version in Chicago, but I would love to see the original version one day. It must be even more majestic if this is the mini.

Another piece of architecture in Chinatown. If you've seen the Chinatown Gate, this may be the next…read moremost important thing you see around here. Nine Dragon Wall is pretty cool looking. Maybe you think this is actually the most important thing in Chinatown, and many others believe it. This is also a popular place for crazy pictures and selfies. Basically this is a reproduction of a wall in Beijing. It has tiles that were actually made in China. This is one of the few times "made in China" is a good thing. It gets its name because there's nine dragons of course. Well actually there's nine large dragons. Look closer. There's many smaller dragons too! Nine is a number of good luck in China. This might bring you good luck. Conveniently it's located next to the public parking lot on Cermak. It's also easy to get to from the CTA station just by here. This way you can avoid paying anything for parking.

I was on my way to Tizzy's for ice cream. When I noticed this beautiful scenery of flowing water. I…read morequickly pulled over and got out of my car. I was mesmerized by the water flowing down the dam. There is free parking and benches for you sit down and inhale the scenery. The sight is just so relaxing and peaceful. Such a remarkable historical landmark in Lyons. The river itself is amazing. It's very enjoyable and will relax your mind. I was excited to learn the history about this amazing tower. "Hoffman Tower is the name of a tower in Lyons, Illinois, named after the brewer George Hoffman Jr. " It was built in the year 1908 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1978." The Tower is reputed as the first building in Lyons to be lighted by electricity."

Stumbled upon this by chance seen it off in the distance and had to stop...so much history in this…read morebuilding