William W Powers Conservation Area, Chicago
A conservation area around large Wolf Lake that is a study in contrasts between the industrial surroundings and the local cattails.
A conservation area around large Wolf Lake that is a study in contrasts between the industrial surroundings and the local cattails. It's a surprisingly good spot for fishing and even some hunting. In the winter, come here for ice skating and ice fishing.
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About William W Powers Conservation Area
12949 South Avenue O, Chicago, IL, United States
+1 773-646-3270
William W Powers Conservation Area and Nearby Sights on Map
Illinois-Indiana State Line Boundary Marker
An Obelisk marking the State Line between Illinois and Indiana near Lake Michigan just south of Calumet Park and beach along a small road leading to the front gate of the State Line Generating Station
Southeast Historical Museum
A small history museum with exhibits celebrating the area's once mighty steel industry and Labor history
Pilgrim Baptist Church of South Chicago
The Church from the Blues Brothers where James Brown played the lively reverend
Harborside International Golf Center
36 holes of golf on the shores of Lake Calumet with some classic Far South views of the distant skyline and nearby decaying steel mills
Greenstone Church
A landmark church in the heart of the historic Pullman community
Kenwood Historic District
These impressive structures are all privately owned and unfortunately closed to the public
Pullman Historic District
The Pullman Historic District was created in 1880-'84 by industrialist George Pullman as the first industrial planned community
Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center
The first stop to any Pullman visit houses a 20 minute video about the town's history, several exhibits, and a gift shop
Pullman Clock Tower and Factory
One of the world's most beautiful factories is undergoing a $3
Rainbow Beach
The Rainbow Beach is one of the best and biggest beaches in Chicago, boasting a magnificent South Side view of the Chicago skyline, and it has a free parking lot! Free outdoor movies are often held in the adjacent Rainbow Park