If you’re a fan of our site, it’s mostly because you love YOUR state. But I’m going to guess that you also love the awesome photos we have found of Illinois. I know I do. And you’re probably a photographer yourself. No shot of Illinois is “bad,” but we’re going to take a look at 9 amazing places in Illinois that you’re sure to get a good photo:
- Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe)
Sandeep Pawar/Flickr What’s more beautiful than flowers? Exceptionally beautiful scenery makes for great photos.
- Morton Arboretum (Lisle)
Sandeep Pawar/Flcikr Why go to see trees here when there are tons around the state? Well, you cannot appreciate how stunning this arboretum is until you see it in person. Worth the visit.
- Garden of the Gods (Herod)
Michael/Flickr And you said Illinois was flat…
- Arthur, Illinois
Amy/Flickr This Amish town is some of the most beautiful countryside in Illinois.
- Lake Michigan, Chicago
David Ohmer/Flickr The king of Illinois lakes, Lake Michigan offers some great shots. What’s a better shot than the contrast of blue water and white sails?
- Starved Rock (Utica)
John/Flickr With miles of hiking trails and plenty of waterfalls, you’re bound to stumble upon a great photo.
- Galena
Richie Diesterheft/Flickr A town off the Mississippi River with rolling hills makes for a great place to photograph.
- Mississippi Palisades State Park (Savanna)
CinCool/Flickr This lush area is wonderful to hike and also great to photograph trees, bluffs and wildlife.
What’s your favorite place in Illinois to take a photo? Let us know in the comments.
Sandeep Pawar/Flickr
What’s more beautiful than flowers? Exceptionally beautiful scenery makes for great photos.
Sandeep Pawar/Flcikr
Why go to see trees here when there are tons around the state? Well, you cannot appreciate how stunning this arboretum is until you see it in person. Worth the visit.
Michael/Flickr
And you said Illinois was flat…
Amy/Flickr
This Amish town is some of the most beautiful countryside in Illinois.
David Ohmer/Flickr
The king of Illinois lakes, Lake Michigan offers some great shots. What’s a better shot than the contrast of blue water and white sails?
John/Flickr
With miles of hiking trails and plenty of waterfalls, you’re bound to stumble upon a great photo.
Richie Diesterheft/Flickr
A town off the Mississippi River with rolling hills makes for a great place to photograph.
CinCool/Flickr
This lush area is wonderful to hike and also great to photograph trees, bluffs and wildlife.
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