13 Beautiful Places in Chicago That Every Local Needs to See

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"The Lincoln Park Zoo is a free zoo located in downtown Chicago. This area is one of the most picturesque places in Chicago: the city in the background and nature in the foreground. Many enjoy visiting the zoo and taking a nature walk by the honeycomb." #3: North Avenue Beach Photo courtesy of Aanna Chase Photography "I may be biased, but Chicago has the most gorgeous skyline, and North Ave Beach is one of the best places to show it off," shares Aanna, a wedding and lifestyle photographer. "Walking out on the pier is not only an adventure with the wind and the waves, but it also results in one of the best views of Chicago and Lake Michigan." Chicago Loop neighborhood Home to the most iconic Chicago attraction, Cloud Gate, the Chicago Loop neighborhood has plenty of beautiful places to admire. "You'll find beautiful gardens and very well-maintained natural looks at Millennium Park. Being an urban park, you'll be captivated by Chicago buildings. The park is so tight and cozy that you can make it look like you're in a meadow away from the city" #5: The Willis Tower The Willis Tower, also known as the Sears Tower, is a 110-story, 1,450-foot skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. 6: Riverwalk Photo courtesy of Marie Miller Photography "Chicago's cityscape offers countless opportunities for stunning landscape, my favorite is the Chicago Riverwalk." Shares Marie, an event and studio photographer. "The view from there is breathtaking, with the Chicago skyline reflecting onto Lake Michigan. It's probably one of the fewest places in Chicago where you can enjoy an open view at sunset or sunrise." #10: Printers Row and Dearborn Station Photo courtesy of Paul Zimmerman Photography "Printers Row and Dearborn Station are just one of the many places in Chicago where you have the chance to marvel at the wonder of Chicago's amazing architecture," shares Paul, a commercial product photographer. "The Wrigley Building is a beacon in the Chicago skyline. The building is tucked in and out of sight right off Michigan Ave, holding amazing architecture and elegance. During sunset, the light shines through the columns and lights up the area sophisticatedly. It is a breathtaking area of our beautiful city." #12: Merchandise Mart The Merchandise Mart is a commercial building in Chicago that opened in 1930. The Merchandise Mart has been home to many businesses over the years, including the Chicago Board of Trade, the Chicago Sun-Times, and the Chicago Tribune.