Graceland Cemetery
A large cemetery that started in 1860 with some good architecture, just north of Wrigley Field. 4001 N. Clark Street (773 525 1105).
Grant Park
Well known Buckingham fountain accompanied by music and coloured lights at night time. Lake Shore Drive (312 742 7650).
Jackson Park
About 8 miles south of the Loop is an area of lagoons, lush vegetation and sand dunes on the shore of Lake Michigan .
Lincoln Park
Home of Lincoln Park Zoo and Lincoln Park conservatory based on Crystal Palace in London . Visitor Centre is at 2045 N. Lincoln Park West.
Millennium Park
Opened in 2004 as a park with a difference with walking paths and flower gardens. The “Bean” is a sculpture by Anish Kapoor a large stainless steel shaped jelly bean. Many events happen in the park all year. Michigan Avenue (312 742 1168).
Oak Park
Ten miles west of Chicago has the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Home and Unity Temple.
