Timeline
15:14
Stop at the Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop for a hot fudge sundae or other chocolate treats. The shop is open at this time, and it is a short walk from the library.
15:59
Former Chicago Historical Society Building
Walk 12 minutes south to the Former Chicago Historical Society Building. This historic landmark offers a quiet moment before the evening crowds arrive. The sun is setting toward the WSW, casting a warm glow on the architecture.
16:44
Head to Oak Street Beach (12 minutes ENE from the landmark) to watch the sunset over Lake Michigan. The concrete paths are good for a final stroll as the light fades.
17:29
End the night at Andy's Jazz Club. This straight-ahead jazz club is open from 5 PM, offering a nice and slightly less pretentious atmosphere to listen to nightly performances.
Local tip
The library's reading rooms close at 4 PM, so plan your snack stop before then. Andy's Jazz Club admission is $15 on weekdays.
Check before you go
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop is open Mo-Th 10:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:30; Su 10:00-22:00.
- Andy's Jazz Club is open Mo-Fr 11:30-01:30; Sa 17:00-02:00; Su 17:00-01:00.
- Check the route for walking from the Former Chicago Historical Society Building to Oak Street Beach.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chicago (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).