Graceland Cemetery and Wrigleyville (GO CUBS!)

I live in Wrigleyville, home to the Chicago Cubs and one of the most vibrant of Chicago’s 178 neighborhoods. No, this tour includes no stop at my condo (trust me, it’s probably a mess), but you will step into the stories, sights, and spirit that define this community. We’ll begin at Graceland Cemetery, resting place of retail giants like Marshall Field and architectural visionaries like Daniel Burnham. From there, we’ll stroll Clark Street toward Wrigley Field, pausing for a Chicago-style hot dog and a beer at Murphy’s Bleachers. As we circle the ballpark, I’ll share tales of rooftop traditions, curses, foul balls, and the legend of Harry Caray. By the end, you won’t just know Chicago—you’ll feel like a Cubs fan, which means we’ll be friends forever.

- We'll start at Graceland Cemetery, the final resting place of some of Chicago's most prominent citizens. Learn about Chicago's rich retail history while standing next to the graves of Potter Palmer and Marshall Field. Discover how another Graceland resident, Daniel Burnham rebuilt Chicago after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Pay homage to "Mr Cub," Ernie Banks. - From there, we will walk down Clark Street toward Wrigley Field, the second-oldest major league ballpark and the last to erect lights for night games. We will stop for a "Chicago-style" hot dog at one of the city's famous hot dog establishments. We will grab a beer (or the libation of your choice) at Murphy's Bleachers, arguably the most famous Cubs bar in the area. Finally, we will walk the perimeter of Wrigley Field, pausing to learn about the famous Wrigley Rooftops, the Billy Goat curse, the Steve Bartman foul ball incident and the Harry Caray statue.