111 Places in Chicago
That You Must Not Miss
GUIDE
Chicago. City of the Big Shoulders. What started off as a small fur-trading settlement is today a bustling metropolis. Once considered the “hog butcher of the world,” “stacker of wheat,“ and “player with railroads,” Chicago’s colorful past remains hidden in the nooks and crannies of this wonderful windy city. Adventures await, from the glamourous to the gritty: Sip dirty martinis in an elegant, underground, 1920’s bank vault. Paddle a kayak down the infamous Bubbly Creek of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle.
Whether you're an out-of-towner or a diehard Chicago dweller who thinks you’ve seen it all, these 111 hidden places are waiting for you to seek out and enjoy.
Amy Bizzarri
Amy Bizzarri is an extreme Chicago history buff and freelance writer. She lives with her two children in a vintage 1910 home in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. When she’s not writing, you’ll most likely find her swimming laps at Holstein Park pool, riding her bicycle around Humboldt Park or sharing an atomic sundae at Margie’s Candies.
Susie Inverso
Susie Inverso is a professional photographer in Chicago, IL. She has the unusual job of photographing public transit throughout the city, and she has visited Chicago’s farthest corners. When she is not photographing trains, people, or pets, she plays the trumpet and guitar in various musical projects. She lives with her fiancé, their 2 cats, and a box turtle. Go Cubs!
