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13 Places Al Capone Visited

Walk in the footsteps of America’s most notorious gangster.

Alphonse Capone rose to fame in the 1920s as a crime boss in Chicago, where his gang smuggled liquor, ran backroom gambling operations, and bribed politicians. He was a legendary, almost mythical figure, and his flashy clothes and gift of gab cemented his celebrity status—so much so that his presence, even a mere pit stop, at various establishments was enough to elevate their reputation. This explains why, a century later, you still see places advertising that Al Capone once darkened their doors.

Here are 13 you won’t want to miss.