Winter came early to Chicago this year, and I’m here for December’s festive decorations and snow-covered scenes.
Navigating the long passages and souvenir shops of Navy Pier can be overwhelming, but there are a few unexpected treasures to discover. You’d hardly expect to stumble on a collection of Tiffany stained glass hidden in a hallway.
The Illuminated Legacy exhibit glows with ten Tiffany windows from philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus’s collection. Admire the colorful masterpieces for free during your next visit to Navy Pier.
Download the December calendar here.
Do you know any artworks hidden in surprising places?
Want to discover other hidden places in Chicago? Check out my books Secret Chicago: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure and Chicago Scavenger!
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.
