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Chicago, Illinois

The historic capital of American leather culture and home to International Mr. Leather (IML), the Leather Archives & Museum, and generations of mature brotherhood.

Leather & Fetish Heritage

Congress Plaza Hotel headquarters (520 S Michigan Ave), the International Leather Market, Black and Blue Ball, House of Leather, and historic leather brotherhood.

Wellness & Thermal Sanctuaries

Lakefront trail mobility runs, Turkish bathhouse steam therapies, targeted sports massage, and deep tissue recovery.

Curated Activities & Excursions

Leather Archives & Museum Curator Tour
Kink Culture ⏱️ 3 Hours 💪 Relaxed

Leather Archives & Museum Curator Tour

Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the world’s most extensive collection of leather history, art, and archival artifacts.

Instructor / Master: Archive Historian (Over 20 years preserving leather history and LGBTQ+ counterculture.)

☀️ Climate & Weather

Late spring sunshine in late May (18°C - 24°C / 65°F - 75°F) with cool breezes coming off Lake Michigan.

Voyages to Chicago, Illinois