Secret North Shore - Chicago: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

Driving north from Chicago reveals the North Shore, a captivating collection of suburban areas, each unique yet connected by transit routes and shared history. This region is characterized by scenic streets, spacious single-family homes, and charming downtowns. Among the attractions are remarkable yet lesser-known sites that surprise visitors. Notable highlights include the stunning stained glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany, the natural beauty of Lake Michigan, and historical sites linked to significant events, such as one of the worst maritime disasters in the lake’s history and the nation’s largest train robbery.