Waterfront · Architecture
Chicago Riverwalk
Where Chicago’s architecture, bridges and river traffic become one moving city view.
Lakefront energy · architecture · neighborhoods
Chicago Shining
Chicago Shining follows the city from the river to the lake, through landmark views, neighborhood streets and the small moments that make Chicago unmistakable.
ChicagoShining
Bold architecture, lakefront calm, neighborhood color and a skyline that changes with every hour.
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ArchitectureWaterfrontNeighborhoodsCity ViewsSeasonal
Featured
A place to start
One strong visual story, then more ways into the city.
Explore the city
More from Chicago
Landmarks, neighborhoods and views selected from the Shining Cities media library.
Lakefront · Things to See
Navy Pier
Big lake views, bright nights and an easy walk into Chicago’s waterfront personality.
Grant Park · City Views
Buckingham Fountain
A classic Chicago foreground with the skyline rising behind it.
Neighborhoods · Art
Pilsen
Murals, color and street-level detail in one of Chicago’s most visually expressive neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods & areas
Move beyond a single landmark.
Use the city as a collection of scenes, each with its own pace, architecture and point of view.
StreetervilleThe LoopRiver NorthPilsenGrant Park