The 13 Most Beautiful Places in Illinois | Illinois Travel Guide 2019

The 13 Most Beautiful Places in Illinois You Never Knew Existed. From Chicago’s Buckingham Fountain and Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”), Illinois is home to some pretty spectacular sights — especially for being a cornfield-filled Midwestern state. But there’s plenty of natural and man-made beauty in this state that you probably never even knew existed, including hidden waterfalls, flooded forests, and historic structures. Here’s a look at Illinois’ most beautiful under-the-radar spaces.