Spring is a great time to break up your routine and visit those places that have been on your list. For me, that means heading across town to try a restaurant or museum in a different neighborhood.
This month’s calendar features a highlight of Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood and the city in general. The Green Mill is a legendary bar and jazz club. Since 1907, it’s attracted celebrities, gangsters, drunks, neighborhood rascals, poets, and curious onlookers.
The Green Mill has too many stories to share in one blog post, but you can read all about it in my book Secret Chicago. It’s been the subject of songs and movies and it’s where the Poetry Slam was born! Everyone should experience a concert at the Green Mill or just stop in for a drink and soak in the history!
What’s on your list to visit this spring?
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,’ and she has contributed to several travel guidebooks. 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.
