Hidden gems - Scenic spots in North Chicago, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Scenic spots in North Chicago

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in North Chicago. This list contains 20 places from Scenic spot category.

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Mt Tom

Scenic spot

5.00 (14 reviews) (~98.19 km from centre)

Chicago Horizon

Scenic spot

👍👍 Magnificent place. the city lay in front of you in its entire glory, skyscrapers, lawn,s, and beautiful lake. Really beautiful site, not one ill soon forget not will I like to.

4.90 (33 reviews) (~54.12 km from centre)

Camp Cleghorn

Campground

4.90 (25 reviews) (~247.19 km from centre)

Washington Park Zoo Observation Tower

Observation deck

👍👍 The Washington Park Zoo Observation Tower is a highlight of our annual zoo visit every year. The stairways are wider at the bottom (allowing bi-directional traffic to some degree) and many landings and floors / levels offer a chance to take a breath of needed. The final climb to the top is on a na...

4.90 (9 reviews) (~102.54 km from centre)

Meditation Tree

Scenic spot

4.90 (8 reviews) (~44.85 km from centre)

That Little Candle Shop

Gift shop

4.90 (7 reviews) (~158.94 km from centre)

North Avenue Beach Pier

Scenic spot

👍👍 One of the best skyline views in Chicago! Sunset and sunrise here is gorgeous!

4.80 (70 reviews) (~49.16 km from centre)

Mississippi Riverwalk

Scenic spot

👍👍 A great place to walk and enjoy beautiful river views. Lots of benches to sit and river/people watch.

4.80 (69 reviews) (~231.91 km from centre)

Cross Plains Interpretive Site

Scenic spot

👍👍 Get out and hike the Ice Age Trail. Explore nature and the state at the same time.

4.80 (35 reviews) (~167.34 km from centre)

Whispering Woods

Wedding venue

👍👍 The property is absolutely incredible and exceeded every single hope and dream I had for it, but Bear and Kimber are truly the ones who stole the show. Bear and Kimber own this gorgeous property and I don’t think I have ever met anyone as kind hearted as these two. From letting me and my fiancé come...

4.80 (31 reviews) (~54.33 km from centre)

Great beach on Wisconsin River

Scenic spot

4.80 (19 reviews) (~202.91 km from centre)

Lover's Leap Overlook

Scenic spot

👍👍 ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS PLACE! MY HUSBAND AND I JUST CAME HERE - TODAY for our 10 year anniversary and I'm OBSESSED. We are DEFINITELY coming back EVERY YEAR THAT is for sure!

4.70 (124 reviews) (~146.69 km from centre)

Oregon River View

Scenic spot

4.70 (90 reviews) (~127.49 km from centre)

Skyline Viewpoint

Scenic spot

👍 Great spot to photograph the Chicago skyline, Chicago River and rail yards.

4.70 (15 reviews) (~54.68 km from centre)

Holland Tulip Gardens & Lanes

Scenic spot

👍👍 Beautiful park with a ton of tulips!

4.60 (97 reviews) (~150.86 km from centre)

Captain Swift Bridge

Bridge

👍👍 Grew up swimming under the old bridge. Came back 30 years later and it's the same down at the creek but the Bridge is the real stunner now. Absolutely beautiful and serene. Very Midwest experience. And the waters perfect to take a summer swim. My dogs loved it as well❤

4.60 (58 reviews) (~172.93 km from centre)

Stephens’ Falls

Scenic spot

4.50 (23 reviews) (~202.68 km from centre)

Lake Michigan Viewing Point

Scenic spot

👍👍 What a cool spot! Trail leads to the cliffside/lake in about 10-15 minutes. You’ll have options to take various interconnecting paths along this trail, but if you keep straight, you’ll find the lakefront the quickest. You could spend 30 minutes to a few hours here, depending on the trails you choos...

4.50 (20 reviews) (~59.04 km from centre)

U.S. 18 Wayside West Of Fennimore

Scenic spot

4.50 (13 reviews) (~246.16 km from centre)

Friendship Trail

Scenic spot

👍👍 Amazing trail, has a pokestop and a gym

4.50 (10 reviews) (~206.91 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Scenic spots in North Chicago, United States