As the final resting place of several of Chicago’s most prominent figures, including David Adler (architect), Ernie Banks (Chicago Cub baseball player), and Roger Ebert (film critic), the large, Victorian-era Graceland Cemetery is one of Chicago’s most celebrated graveyards with great historical and architectural significance. Situated in the north side community area of Uptown, Chicago, the cemetery is home to anyone who was anyone in Chicago, and is well worth a visit for history buffs and culture vultures keen on learning more about Chicagoan history.

The serene pastoral landscaped park is dotted with beautifully designed architectural masterpieces and ornately engraved tombstones, ideal for a leisurely stroll away from the hustle and bustle of nearby city life. Tombs of great architectural or artistic interest include the Getty Tomb, the Martin Ryerson Mausoleum, and the Schoenhofen Pyramid Mausoleum. Visitors should also not miss the famous sculpture by renowned sculptor Lorado Taft, named “Eternal Silence”, and “The Crusader”, which marks newspaper publisher Victor Lawson’s final resting place whilst exploring the lovely Graceland Cemetery.