Lakefront Trail is one of The 13 Best Places with Scenic Views in Grant Park, Chicago.

1. Lakefront Trail

9.5
Lake Michigan Lakefront (at N Lake Shore Dr), Chicago, IL
Hiking Trail · Grant Park · 133 tips and reviews

Sharath S.Sharath Satish: The best view of the entire skyline is from a trail near the aquarium. Go at sunset to see the city in lights

Zach S.Zach Solomon-Beloin: This trail is one unique aspect that separates Chicago from other cities. Great to run and enjoy amazing views of the lake and city.

Sterling W.Sterling Walker: Great views of the lake and skyline!

Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of The 13 Best Places with Scenic Views in Grant Park, Chicago.

2. Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain

9.1
301 S Columbus Dr (btwn Jackson Dr & Balbo Dr), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 135 tips and reviews

John K.John Kidde: Great view of the city and lake!

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: The Navy Pier fireworks are synched with music, so if you want to get close enough to hear, watch from the pier. You can also catch great views of the sky by heading south to Buckingham Fountain.

Anastasia .Anastasia 🌺: Amazing view!

Millennium Park is one of The 13 Best Places with Scenic Views in Grant Park, Chicago.

3. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 619 tips and reviews

RCRD LBLRCRD LBL: We love to visit the Bean. But the best view of this musical city is from the front steps of the Art Institute.

Jacyn S.Jacyn Siebert: Great view of the city skyline and art in the park.

John B.John Broccardo: Great walking paths, and scenic views. Also you can enter the art museum from here through the modern wing entrance, which always has a considerably shorter wait. Must see tourist spot.

Terzo Piano is one of The 13 Best Places with Scenic Views in Grant Park, Chicago.

4. Terzo Piano

8.1
159 E Monroe St (at S Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Grant Park · 51 tips and reviews

Paul D.Paul DeOrd: Trees & shrubs blooming - best springtime non high-rise view you can have for moderately high price of a good quality meal in Chitown; worth it!!

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Scenic views from this awesome restaurant. Menu changes a lot so ask for recommendations from the server. You can't go wrong!

LukášLukáš: Beautiful views all around. And delicious flat bread. Way to go!

Grant Park is one of The 13 Best Places with Scenic Views in Grant Park, Chicago.

5. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 133 tips and reviews

Ash D.Ash DeVecht: Movies in the park...best summer event EVER. Get there early. If you scurry in at the last minute you'll get mean glares when you block everyone's view of the screen.

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Right in the heart of the city. A must walk day or night. Lot's of greenery, great views of Lake Michigan and the city. Special events going on all the time. Buckingham Fountain sits within.

Blake B.Blake Britton: Beautiful scenery

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of The 13 Best Places with Scenic Views in Grant Park, Chicago.

6. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 686 tips and reviews

Jacynte L.Jacynte Le Roux Keith: Must reserve at Terza Piano resto located in the new Modern Wing of the museum...Excellent food and amaZing view!

Bryce J.Bryce Jensen: Great place to view examples of all the -ism's throughout the history of of art.

ChicagoistChicagoist: You can easily spend an entire day out of the cold enjoying the world-class collection here. The free tours of the collections give visitors an enriched view of some of the artworks. Read more.

Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor (2004) is one of The 13 Best Places with Scenic Views in Grant Park, Chicago.

7. Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor (2004)

9.1
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 304 tips and reviews

Lani T.Lani Teshima: Make sure to walk around the entire sculpture as well as walk underneath it in the center. The view is different from every angle, and equally as interesting.

venessa t.venessa tarbell: Excellent photo ops! Beautiful skyline views.

Ale A.Ale Alvarez: Try photos at night. The bean makes an amazing view of the skyline.

Boeing Galleries is one of The 13 Best Places with Scenic Views in Grant Park, Chicago.

8. Boeing Galleries

8.3
Millennium Park (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Sculpture Garden · Grant Park · 14 tips and reviews

Geri D.Geri D' Fyniz: Beautiful scenery and the perfect place to shoot a music video in Chicago.

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: The five-acre garden represents Chicago's urban green living where plants rise taller than people. In May, the meadow sage was blooming, painting the view with vivid purple haze. Read more.

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: The rounded steel surface of “The Bean” provides distorted reflections of the city and offers some creative photo opportunities of the skyline. It’s a must see on any trip to Chicago. Read more.

Lurie Garden is one of The 13 Best Places with Scenic Views in Grant Park, Chicago.

9. Lurie Garden

9.1
Millennium Park (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Garden · Grant Park · 48 tips and reviews

@jayelarex@jayelarex: Great views.

Estefania H.Estefania H: Lovely spot to sit, relax, refresh. Smells like flowers and plants and the view from here is just beautiful.

SexyPapi 4.SexyPapi 4U: Fun place for the family and specially for the children. Playing in the water and having fun with all nationality of Children! Luv it!

The Modern Wing is one of The 13 Best Places with Scenic Views in Grant Park, Chicago.

10. The Modern Wing

8.8
159 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Grant Park · 24 tips and reviews

Paula F.Paula Freire: You have a beautiful park view from here. And, of course, there is a lot of different kinds of artworks going on.

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Awesome new wing. Take your time here and enjoy it

Lina G.Lina Gonzo: The kids love to enter the museum thru the new Modern Wing Bridge!

Fine Arts Building is one of The 13 Best Places with Scenic Views in Grant Park, Chicago.

11. Fine Arts Building

8.1
410 S. Michigan (South Michigan and East Congress Parkway), Chicago, IL
Arts and Entertainment · Grant Park · 14 tips and reviews

Emily D.Emily Duffin: Best view for a rehearsal hall ever!

Joan B.Joan Blumenthal: The Chicago Opera Theater is outstanding ‼️

Annie H.Annie H: Best elevator ever

Jay Pritzker Pavilion is one of The 13 Best Places with Scenic Views in Grant Park, Chicago.

12. Jay Pritzker Pavilion

9.3
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Amphitheater · Grant Park · 101 tips and reviews

Kay B.Kay Burnett: Sitting in the grass. Viewing the skyline at dusk & beyond. Enjoying the company of friends. Priceless!

Kay B.Kay Burnett: The view from the choral balcony (inside looking out) is quite extraordinary, especially when you've been on the outside looking at the stage.

Shawn C.Shawn Calhoun: Absolutely wonderful place to catch a (free!!) summer concert.

Monroe Harbor Promenade is one of The 13 Best Places with Scenic Views in Grant Park, Chicago.

13. Monroe Harbor Promenade

7.7
384-672 S Lakeshore Dr (btw Monroe & Balbo), Chicago, IL
Harbor or Marina · Grant Park · No tips or reviews