​​Chicago Hidden Gem | The Church I've Missed Twice ⛪️✨​​

Tucked between Michigan Avenue's skyscrapers, ​​Fourth Presbyterian Church​​ is my favorite ​​Gothic oasis​​ in Chicago's concrete jungle. Its ​​stone-gray façade​​ whispers quiet grandeur amid the urban rush. ​​❌ Two Visits, Two Misses​​ 1️⃣ ​​First attempt​​: Arrived too late—"Closed" sign breaking my heart. 2️⃣ ​​Second try​​: A spontaneous detour... only to find a ​​wedding in progress​​ ("Guests Only" sign = instant plot twist!). ​​🌿 Secret Garden Vibes​​ Though I couldn’t enter, the ​​courtyard alone stole the show​​: ​​Mossy fountain​​ murmuring under dappled sunlight ​​Weathered stone benches​​ framed by ivy and blooms That magical whoosh of wind through ancient trees Just steps from Water Tower Place, it’s the ​​perfect pause​​ between shopping sprees—for solo reflection, photo ops, or pretending you’re in a romance novel. 📖💐 ​​🔮 Next Time’s Mission​​ To finally see those ​​stained-glass kaleidoscopes​​ and ​​oak pews​​ glowing in candlelight. (Some mysteries are worth the wait!) 📍 ​​126 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611​​ #ChicagoArchitecture #HiddenChicago #ChurchVibes #UrbanOasis #WindyCityWonders #GothicRevival