14 Photos That Prove Chicago Is The Most Beautiful City In The Country
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published September 03, 2017
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
Chicago is seriously the most gorgeous city in the United States, and if you live here, you already know why. These 14 beautiful photos are proof that our city is photogenic and breathtaking in every way.
From waterfront views to the most pleasing skyline in the world, Chicago is home to more beauty than anywhere else. Keep scrolling for a magnificent tour…
1. The Formal Gardens are an extension of Grant Park in the heart of downtown, and they add a splash of natural green to the architectural browns, blues, and grays of Chicago.
2. Any view of the city from Lake Michigan is bound to yield incredible results. On the clearest days, the water is pristine and glistening with sunlight.
4. Maggie Daley Park is a wonderland of play equipment, gardens, and designer landscaping. The Chicago skyline makes the perfect backdrop to this community oasis.
5. Again, any shot that includes the lake is going to be spectacular, and even from above, this reigns true. You might think you're in Miami rather than the northern Midwest.
6. Another amazing body of water that makes our city the most beautiful in the nation is the Chicago River. Its branches cut through numerous neighborhoods, and there are bridges that enhance the picturesque scene.
7. Another hidden gem, this stunning landscaping beneath the Brown Line station in Ravenswood, is a reminder that beauty is everywhere in Chicago - sometimes you just have to look a little harder to find it.
10. Chicago's skyline is one of the most amazing in the entire world, and it is easily recognizable for its unique shape. Most other cities don't even compare to our glossy skyscrapers and historic architecture.
