1. Illinois is absolutely gorgeous
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Chicago Botanic Garden
2. No matter the angle
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View of Chicago from the Cloud Gate reflection
3. It’s often enchanting
Source: Flickr user Tom Gill
Lake Falls, Matthiessen State Park
4. And even uplifting
Source: Flickr user Mike Willis
Galena Hot Air Balloon Festival
5. And if you fall
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Wildlife Prairie Park
6. Someone will be there with open arms to lift you up
Source: Flickr user Kevin Dooley
Alma Mater
7. Fall colors have the power to mesmerize
Source: Flickr user Sharon
Koi pond, Rockford, Ill.
8. So it’s easy to get swept away
Source: Flickr user Mike Warot
Waterfall Glen
9. And with skies like this
Source: Flickr user Brian Johnson & Dane Kantner
10. And this
Source: Flickr user Sandeep Pawar
11. And even this—no one could blame you
Source: Flickr user Robert Lowe
Navy Pier
12. Even the buildings here are unique
Source: Flickr user Seth Oliver Photographic Art
Marine Towers
13. Full of curves
Source: Flickr user chicagogeek
Aqua Building
14. And and a rainbow of colors
Source: Flickr user GollyGforce – Living My Worst Nightmare
Dome of Glory
15. Everywhere you look
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Illinois State Capital
16. There is a feast for the eyes
Source: Flickr user Robert S. Donovan
Buckingham Fountain
17. So enjoy the view in the Windy City
Source: Flickr user Seth Oliver Photographic Art
Marilyn Monroe statue
18. Take in the dazzling sights that can only be seen here
Source: Flickr user Kevin Dooley
Chicago Theatre
19. Root for the home team
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Wrigley Field
20. It can be absolutely electrifying
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Springfield Storm
21. But once you’ve left the city lights behind
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La Moine River Anthology
22. A wilder adventure begins
Source: Flickr user Todd Ryburn
Grey Wolf
23. You can explore the gardens of the gods
Source: Flickr user Dena van der Wal
Garden of the Gods
24. With a “deer” one by your side
Source: Flickr user brokinhrt2
25. So, whether you seek peace and tranquility
Source: Flickr user Chris Smith
Gross Pointe Pier, Evanston, Ill.
26. Or the hustle and bustle of city life
Source: Flickr user coryinsc
View of Chicago, Willis Tower
27. Illinois is a roaring good time
Source: Flickr user Todd Ryburn
Peoria Zoo
