Chicago One-Day Escape | Autumn Edition: Harvest Colors, Secret Gardens, and Jazz Legends
🍂 Chicago in Autumn: Golden Hues and Jazz Blues Subject: Chicago One-Day Escape | Autumn Edition: Harvest Colors, Secret Gardens, and Jazz Legends 🌳 The Gold Coast and Lincoln Park Leaf-Peeping As the leaves begin to turn, your first stop should be Lincoln Park . Spanning over 1,200 acres , it’s the city's largest park and a masterpiece of landscape architecture. Start at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool , a hidden "prairie school" style garden that feels like a secret sanctuary. It’s a registered National Historic Landmark and, in October, the reflection of the changing maples in the water is breathtaking. From there, stroll through the Lincoln Park Zoo . Established in 1868 , it is one of the oldest free zoos in North America. Walking past the "Nature Boardwalk" with the Chicago skyline peeking through the autumn branches is the perfect way to decompress after a week of boardroom meetings. After the park, head...