Illinois’ Most Scenic Picnic Spot Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Where is the most beautiful picnic spot in Illinois? There is something magical about the right picnic spot. The kind of place where it feels like you're inside a painting, lush lawns, shaded trees, and a skyline that says, "This isn't lunch, it's an experience.

Summer is here, which means pretending eating outside is "fun" until it hits 95 degrees and you're sweating through your fruit salad.

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Green Space Meets Great Vibes

Whether you're with your kids, your date, or just your sandwich, this Illinois location blends nature and art so perfectly, it almost makes you forget how loud the city is. Almost.

Free concerts. Sparkling lake views. And yes, that famous shiny bean. (We're keeping you guessing a little longer)

Where to Spread Your Blanket

According to a list compiled by LoveFood, the best picnic spot in Illinois is Millennium Park in Chicago.

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Tucked into downtown Chicago is the most scenic picnic spot in all of Illinois: Millennium Park. With the Jay Pritzker Pavilion's curvy steel canopy, Cloud Gate gleaming nearby, and green grass calling your name, this is where summer memories are made.

Just wait for a cooler day, cuz I don't do ham sandwiches with sweaty potato salad when it's 98 degrees.

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Pack snacks. Grab sunscreen. And don't forget to Instagram your view. Millennium Park's picnic scene is next-level.

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