Hollywood Beach, Chicago

Madonna della Strada Chapel

Art deco style meets religious devotion in the spectacular Madonna della Strada Chapel, built in 1938 on the grounds of Loyola University's campus

Uptown

With the glory days of Goldlbatt's long past, Uptown isn't much of a destination for shopping - save, of course, for the Asian imports on and around Argyle

The People's Music School

For a distinctly non-seedy music experience, try the kids-friendly classical and world music concerts at this community-based not-for-profit music school

Hartigan Park & Beach

Close to the university and the student housing

Built in 1926 with an interior that is meant to recreate a Spanish palace courtyard, the Aragon cost more than two million dollars at the time, and the well-preserved interior still has the otherworldly brilliance

Annoyance Theater

The Annoyance began with the long-running Co-ed Prison Sluts, which set the tone for what followed: fun, original shows with equal parts ironic kitsch and cheerful shock, led by Mick Napier, who directed some of Second City's best shows

Rosehill Cemetery

Rosehill doesn't have as famous a burial list as Graceland nearby in Uptown, but the mix of Chicago historical figures, Civil War soldiers, and Bohemian statuary makes it worth a look

Andersonville

You'll find several cute, stylish clothes boutiques for women in Andersonville

The Green Mill

Jazz and lots of it at this Uptown landmark, famously an old hangout of Al Capone (who's not, though, around as much as he used to be)

The Riviera

Probably the only old Balaban and Katz movie palace that's still in full use as a nightly entertainment venue, mostly for all-ages punk and indie rock bands, but occasionally hip-hop as well

Hollywood Beach, Chicago