Chicago Illinois is a massive city of incredible architecture, art, and people everywhere you go, the possibilities are endless.
![Chicago skyline at night](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-4.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
The city of Chicago was on the top of my places to visit in the United States for a long time. This summer I finally had a chance to go up there with my wife and stay with one of her friends for several days. I took everyone opportunity I could to walk around and explore the city. There were a lot of interesting places and people to photograph. I also loved how there were art installations and by citizens all over the city. The street photography opportunities here are endless.
Chicago Beach
Before this visit I did not know that Chicago had a beach. This area of the city surprised me the most. I really enjoyed walking a long it and photographing every interesting thing I saw.
![Girl jumping into Lake Michigan](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-067.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![A man with a metal detector in Chicago Illinois at Lake Michigan](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-186.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![A couple taking a selfie](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-027.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![A texting cyclist](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-042.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![A lifeguard at Chicago Beach in Chicago Illinois](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-031.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![A mom and her daughters running in the rain in Chicago Illinois](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-227.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![A blue trash can by Lake Michigan](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-071.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![a souvenir store at the Beach](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-225.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Mural by Chicago Beach in Chicago Illinois](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-48.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![A mural](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-016.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
Wicker Park
Wicker Park was the first neighborhood I explored in Chicago. My wife and I went there and walked around the neighborhood. The murals and storefronts were particularly interesting to me. Since this was my first time here, I was intrigued by almost everything I saw. The sculptures in the city parks were amazing too.
![Wicker Park](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-12.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Vivian Maier Mural by Eduardo Kobra in Wicker Park, Chicago Illinois](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-002.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Graffiti and art work on a wall](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-580.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Lake Point Tower](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-151.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
Millennium Park
![Crown Fountain by Jaume Plensa in the Millennium Park](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-513.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![The Cloud Gate sculpture by Sir Anish Kapoor at the Millennium Park](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-260.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Millennium Park on a foggy day](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-555.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
Downtown Chicago
![A man on the street in Chicago Illinois](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-456.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Chicago Theater in Chicago Illinois](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-277.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![The skyline and railroad at night](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-18.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
While walking around downtown we took a short trip to visit the famous Chicago library. We went to the top floor enjoyed the beautiful naturally lit space.
![My wire at the Library](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicago-218.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)