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Lovely Landscapes | The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago

Lovely Landscapes

Explore the natural beauty of Chicago's parks and outdoor spaces, offering a glimpse into the city's commitment to preserving and celebrating its natural beauty. From the tranquil lakeside scenery of Palmisano Park to the vibrant greenery of Ping Tom Park, each location showcases the diverse landscapes and ecosystems that exist within the city.

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

Nestled behind a gate off busy Fullerton Avenue in Lincoln Park is the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool. The street is often...

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Columbus Park

Columbus Park

A famous landscape architect’s masterpiece resides in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. Jens Jensen, who also...

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Garfield Park

Garfield Park

Located on Chicago’s West Side, sprawling Garfield Park is full of elements that make it one of the most...

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Humboldt Park

Humboldt Park

Humboldt Park, located in the neighborhood of the same name, is one of the three parks connected by...

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Jackson Park

Jackson Park

Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side is as full of history as it is beauty. It was the site of the 1893 World’s Columbian...

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Millennium Park

Millennium Park

There is beauty in the innovative design of Millennium Park, which opened in 2004 as a belated celebration...

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Palmisano Park

Palmisano Park

In Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, a former quarry has been transformed into 26 acres of green space with...

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Ping Tom Park

Ping Tom Park

Named for a well-known business leader in Chicago’s Chinatown, Ping Tom Park has brought...

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