360 CHICAGO is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

1. 360 CHICAGO

8.9
875 N Michigan Ave Fl 94 (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Streeterville · 166 tips and reviews

H H.H H: Best view in Chicago! Get brunch on the 95th and ask to be seated on the water side. Lake Michigan is stunning and tranquil and ahh. You can go to the 96th to grab drinks / apps as well.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: An open-air SkyWalk at John Hancock Observatory, not only gives you great views of the city, it also lets invites you to take a breath of fresh air!

HISTORYHISTORY: Located on the 94th floor of the building 1,000 feet above the Magnificent Mile, it's the city's only open-air skywalk. Here you'll see an incredible 360-degree view of Chicago, WI, IN & parts of IL.

Montrose Steps is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

2. Montrose Steps

8.8
200 W Montrose Harbor Dr (At Lake Michigan)
Scenic Lookout · Uptown · 1 tip

James S.James Sullivan: A perfect spot to take a photo of the Chicago skyline.

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

3. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

8.8
210 W Fullerton Ave (at Cannon Dr), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Lincoln Park · 18 tips and reviews

Jimmy S.Jimmy Spencer Jr: Great zen spot right in heart of Lincoln Park. Steps from LP Zoo and 2 minutes from the lake. Take a few minutes and chill here on a rainy day. Love it.

Chicago Park DistrictChicago Park District: The Lily Pool officially opens for the season on Sat., April 21. Free docent tours are available Fridays 1 - 4pm, Saturdays 9am - noon & 1 - 4pm, Sundays 1 - 4pm; starting every hour & half hour.

Ted R.Ted Reilly: Perfect for a quiet stroll

Wacker & Michigan Riverwalk is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

4. Wacker & Michigan Riverwalk

8.5
Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · The Loop · 3 tips and reviews

Shawn C.Shawn Calhoun: A must do during a summer evening in Chicago.

Mark T.Mark Toomey: Take the water taxi, you get great pics of the buildings!

LJLJ: Great views from here...

Chicago Skyline is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

5. Chicago Skyline

8.4
Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Logan Square · 5 tips and reviews

DevontaDevonta: Beautiful view of the city at night! Visiting from New York City.

FRANK K.FRANK KUBB: Taken 1/21/13

Karen C.Karen Cabby: Its not that great...

USS Chicago Anchor is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

6. USS Chicago Anchor

8.4
Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Streeterville · 4 tips and reviews

Kristeena S.Kristeena Sarver: Beautiful view and photo op

James C.James C: Really cool at the end of navy pier

Ken B.Ken B: Enjoy the view

Skydeck Chicago is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

7. Skydeck Chicago

8.3
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn Adams St & Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · The Loop · 392 tips and reviews

Gregory K.Gregory Kratochvil: Great looking out when it is a perfectly clear day with no clouds. you can litterally see for miles. and the legde is a must try, even for those who are afriad of heights.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Willis Tower is 1,450 feet (443 meters) high, or 1,730 feet (520 meters) including twin antenna towers. Read more.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Ledge at the Skydeck enables you to recreate Batman's experience, looking 110 stories down through a glass floor. Read more.

Palmisano Park is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

8. Palmisano Park

8.1
2859 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Bridgeport · 5 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: 27 acres of verdant hills and a fishing pond mean you have plenty of opportunity to become one with nature. Make it to the park’s highest point, Mount Bridgeport, for killer views of the city skyline. Read more.

merrick b.merrick brown: biggest hill this side of roosevelt. light em if ya got em..

Eddy G.Eddy Gonzalez: Ducks are cool

Cricket Hill is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

9. Cricket Hill

8.0
4600 N. Simonds Dr. (btwn Wilson & Montrose), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Uptown · 9 tips and reviews

Matt K.Matt K: One of the best sledding spots in Chicago.

Aaron M.Aaron Miller: Attack that hill when you're running up!

Dustin H.Dustin Haley: Great place to fly some kites 😄

Hyde Park Lakefront is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

10. Hyde Park Lakefront

9.2
Lakefront Trail (at E Hyde Park Blvd), Chicago, IL
Waterfront · East Hyde Park · 8 tips and reviews

Rick E F.Rick E Fox: Biking, views, hiking, skating, urban nature

UncleRon B.UncleRon Barrett: Best place relax workout and enjoy nature

Abicahsoul R.Abicahsoul Recordings: Were you relax the mind

Chicago Lakefront is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

11. Chicago Lakefront

9.3
N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Waterfront · Lincoln Park · 29 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Morgan: So beautiful and easy to get to right outside of the city. Had wonderful views of the city and of course of the water.

Matt D.Matt Dicker: Beautiful summer days in Chicago are scarce...make the most of them and come down to the lake front.

Colton H.Colton Henson: Bring your own booooooze

Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

12. Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

8.8
4400 N Lake Shore Dr (at Lake Michigan), Chicago, IL
Nature Preserve · Uptown · 2 tips and reviews

Shannon J.Shannon Jeropke: Between Montrose Beach and Lincoln Park is a beautiful natural dunes area that was under water until the 1990's. It's filled with endangered plants and birds and is quite peaceful.

Israel D.Israel D: Estuvo buenisimo ay mucnchos pajaros de todos los colores

North Pond Nature Sanctuary is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

13. North Pond Nature Sanctuary

8.7
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL
Lake · 15 tips and reviews

Sandrine A.Sandrine Andro: Very amazing view from here At magic hour it’s very great to take pictures

Tracey S.Tracey Swanson: I saw a turtle!

venessa t.venessa tarbell: Look for ducklings in the spring. The path by the pond is tranquil and relaxing, especially if you've been bumping elbows at the zoo or nature museum.

Museum Campus is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

14. Museum Campus

9.2
Burnham Park (btwn Roosevelt Rd & 18th Dr), Chicago, IL
Other Great Outdoors · 28 tips and reviews

Araminta K.Araminta K: The best Chicago style hotdogs are at Kim and Carlos', at the southeast corner of the Field Museum!

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Area containing the Field museum, the aquarium and the planetarium. Some good views of the city, especially from just outside the planetarium.

U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Photo challenge! Check out these vintage Documerica photos taken around Lake Michigan. Take a photo of what the lake looks like today and submit it to our State of the Environment Photo Project. Read more.

Bloomingdale Trail - Albany Whipple Park Entrance is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in Chicago.

15. Bloomingdale Trail - Albany Whipple Park Entrance

8.3
1803 N. Albany Avenue (at Bloomingdale Avenue), Chicago, IL
Hiking Trail · Logan Square · 1 tip

Joan V.Joan V: A great way to get to Ashland from Humboldt Park with no traffic and a bit of nature :)