Timeline
06:30
Walk the grounds in the quiet, cool air before the office opens. The early light casts long shadows across the graves of Chicago's architectural legends like Sullivan and Burnham.
07:45
Head to the new office. It opens at 8:30AM, just in time for a map and a warm drink to start your day.
08:00
Sit in the warm office with your map and coffee, planning the rest of your morning.
Local tip
The grounds open at 8AM but the office does not open until 8:30AM. If you arrive before 8AM, you will have to wait outside or find a nearby cafe. The sunrise is at 07:15 on this date, so you will have some quiet time to yourself before the crowds arrive.
Check before you go
- Graceland Cemetery grounds are open from 8AM to 4:30PM.
- The visitor office opens at 8:30AM.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chicago (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).