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Graceland Cemetery
Type: Historic Sites, Sightseeing
10Best Says
Hours:
- Daily 8am-4:30pm
Admissions:
- Sunday Group Tours Aug-Oct Adult $15; Senior $10; Student $10
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert
- Historic Sites: "Stop at the office, near the historic entrance, for free, self-guided theme tours through Graceland Cemetery."
- Best for Historic Sites Because: The cemetery has been an "Oasis of Art, Architecture, and Landscape Design since 1860."
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Megy Karydes
Chicago Local Expert
- Sightseeing: "As with a visit to almost any cemetery, pets are not allowed on the grounds."
- Best for Sightseeing Because: Known as the "Cemetery of Architects," Graceland is the final resting place of some of Chicago's most famous public figures, including the father of skyscrapers.