Timeline
15:29
Grab a quick bite at La Cantina Grill. The unpretentious Mexican cuisine and live music on Friday nights make it a lively start, but on a winter afternoon it is simply a warm, welcoming place to eat before the chill sets in.
15:44
Walk to The Glessner House Museum. Arrive in time to catch the 3PM tour if you wish, or simply explore the restored 1887 Arts & Crafts mansion. The staff are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the Gilded Age atmosphere.
16:44
Head to Northerly Island Park. This 40-acre park offers an excellent view of the Chicago skyline. As the sun sets toward the WSW, the golden light illuminates the cityscape from this southern vantage point, providing a serene backdrop to the day's end.
Local tip
Check the route from the museum to Northerly Island Park, as directions are not provided in the guide. The walk is approximately 18 minutes.
Check before you go
- La Cantina Grill is open Mo-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr 11:00-02:00, Sa 12:00-02:00, Su 12:00-22:00.
- The Glessner House Museum tours run Wed-Sun at 1PM and 3PM.
- Northerly Island Park is an open public space with no specific closing hours listed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chicago (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).