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Graceland Cemetery

  • Nature scene with reflecting pond and willowing trees.

    Graceland Cemetery

Discover Graceland Cemetery’s tranquil beauty and its rich history of Chicago’s influential figures and architectural landmarks.

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  • Nature scene with reflecting pond and willowing trees.

    Graceland Cemetery

Beautiful and serene, Graceland Cemetery is a treasured oasis in the center of our bustling city. Notables interred here are Chicago's movers and shakers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries: Daniel Burnham, Potter Palmer, Charles Wacker, George Pullman and many others.

Duration
2 hours
Site Type
Cemeteries
Location
Northside
Architects and Styles
Meet

Main gate entrance at intersection of Clark St. & Irving Park Rd. 4001 N Clark St.

Graceland Cemetery boasts monuments that were designed by the famous sculptors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries: Daniel Chester French, Lorado Taft and architect Louis Sullivan. For two hours we stroll the winding paths, admire the scenery and recount fascinating stories of our famed, and not so famed, cemetery residents.

Know before you go:
  • Street parking is available on Clark St. and Irving Park Rd. Parking is not permitted inside the cemetery except on Cubs game days.


Notes:
  • Many tours sell out. To guarantee your space advance reservations are strongly recommended.
  • Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your tour. View the CAC's hours.
  • Your safety is our priority. The itinerary of this tour may be altered in accordance with health and safety policies and considerations.

Tour reviews

    • All I can say is that at least ten (maybe more) of our Graceland docents have chosen Graceland as their burial spot. We love it that much!
      Sylvia DunbeckCAC Docent

FAQ

  • Essential walking tours depart from the center at 111 East Wacker; they are free for all CAC members. Premier walking tours depart from other locations across Chicago, including neighborhood tours. Premier tours are discounted for individual, dual and family memberships and free for Deco level and above.

  • The CAC welcomes all visitors and is committed to making its offerings feel safe and accessible to everyone. Learn more about accessibility options.

  • Many of our tours depart from the CAC at 111 E. Wacker. Your ticket (regular or print-at-home) will indicate the departure location. If you have any questions about your tour’s meeting place, give us a call at 312.922.TOUR (8687).

    For tours that don’t begin at the CAC, please consult the individual tour webpage, or call 312.922.TOUR (8687) for details on the meeting location.

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  • Large grey tombstone with patina turqouise metal doors

    Getty Tomb

  • Large rock memorial headstone with engraved plaque

    Burial Site of Daniel Burnham

  • Tall thin memorial column

    George Pullman Memorial

  • Large irregular stone memorial with engraved plaque

    Gravesite of Louis Sullivan

  • Flat memorial plaque on green grass

    Grave of Marshall Field

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