Chicago magazine’s October 2020 issue hit newsstands this week featuring ideas for “28 Fun Things to Do This Fall.” This year, I’ve been hoping to inspire people to find the thrill of discovery close to home. I was thrilled to share ideas for exploring Chicago history while getting into the spooky season with a graveyard scavenger hunt!
Hear me out—cemeteries are ideal for exploring during the era of social distancing! They’re full of history, have gorgeous landscaping, and are rarely crowded. If you haven’t taken a social distance walk in a graveyard this year, October is the perfect time.
It just so happens to be in a South Side junkyard.
In this article, I outline seven Chicago graves with surprising stories that are worth visiting if you want a fun fright. I previously wrote about the grave of Andreas von Zirngibl for Chicago magazine here. For more secret spots in Chicago, you can order my book online!
Check out my article below and pick up an issue to uncover the other fun things to do in Chicago this fall!
Read the article: Go on a Spooky Graveyard Scavenger Hunt
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger.’ Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
