In a city full of distractions, we often find ourselves wanting to feel alone and surrounded by nothing but quiet. If you can’t quite afford to get to Bora Bora, here are some calmer-than-most spots closer afield where a person can think and just get a minute.
While the South Shore Cultural Center is a must-see historical building and frequent pick of fabulous-on-a-budget brides, it’s also an active community center offering top-notch programming for the neighborhood and beyond. One of the highlights of this public resource is the six-acre Natural Area, a preserve within South Shore Park filled with wetlands, woodlands, prairie, amazing birds, and ample quiet spots. It’s a microcosm of Illinois habitats in the middle of our city, and one of the few places you might be able to walk unaccompanied by others. The sanctuary starts at 71st Street, and you can get away from the rest of us every day from 6 AM till 11 PM.
