Illinois-Indiana Boundary Marker — Attraction in Hyde Park Township

If you're a cyclist, it's a notable feat if you're trying to set yourself a landmark to bike to. The place seems mostly abandoned, and the place is broken down, but the most important thing is that it's got going for its location right on the border. Keep in mind that the journey there is much safer by vehicle if you park at the nearby beach and walk a bit on foot. The infrastructure in South Shore isn't the best for cyclists, so be prepared to take some sidewalks avoid close quarter bike lanes. If you feel your up to it, though, it may be worth...

Hey this place is super cool. I biked here from the Loop and it was a great ride. Probably best to go during daytime as this area can be a little sketchy. The pavement is pretty good, a bit bumpy but overall it’s fine. I really enjoyed my ride here. This stop was suggested to me by a friendly construction worker that I spoke to on an earlier rest break. Glad I talked to their group and they recommended...

Worth paying a visit if you're in the area, but nothing worth going too far out of your way for. It's got historical significance, as it was established to commemorate the agreement of a boundary for the Illinois/ Indiana state line. The city could do a better job maintaining it. The obelisk itself isn't as big as expected, and the area has an...