Walk in Chicago # 8, Ravenswood, Graceland and Buena Park

This self-guided walk explores 3 different areas in the north of the city, one rather artistic, the other calm and venerable, the last classified as historic.

If you want to pace Graceland Cemetery as the map shows you, it will be a journey of approximately 4 miles so you could rent a bike to make it easier (you will need to download the app to be able to do so). This bike will also be very useful if you want to continue your exploration further east towards beaches or very popular sports grounds.

This walk is in any case the opportunity to stroll through neighborhoods far from the beaten track and to discover unexpected places such as, among others, one of the oldest artists' cooperatives in the city, a romantic pond in the middle of astonishing tombs and some of the finest Prairie-style houses in the city. You’ll also learn something about the origins of Labor Day!

NB: if you have not already done so on another site, you can read the philosophy and general content of this itinerary by opening the “About the walks” link above or below.