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The Great City That Is Chicago

Whenever I drive into the city on 90, I am always awestruck at the beautiful skyline.    I was driving home late last night. The expressway was clear, my windows were rolled down, and I had good music playing.  I love driving around the curves of 90, with the skyline coming into view, until finally it is right before you.  This is always one of my "I love this city" moments.

This got me thinking. What are some places where you have an "I love this city" moment while biking? 


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Permalink Reply by Adam Torres on August 15, 2010 at 7:07pm
Every morning, I take Archer Ave. from Bridgeport to the loop on my way to work. I have the feeling you describe when Archer ends and I turn left onto S. State. Simply a beautiful view of the city.
Permalink Reply by Digital Dario on August 15, 2010 at 7:22pm
My favorite is on Elston near North Ave and further south as well. At night the skyline looks amazing just over the river. Here is a photo I shot Near North and Elston.

Permalink Reply by Anne on August 15, 2010 at 7:23pm
looking twards the city from the Point in Hyde Park....always inspiring. Or from the front entrace of the Shedd Aquarium.
Permalink Reply by milesperhour on August 15, 2010 at 7:26pm
I love that photo! It's beautiful.

Ruben Dario said:
My favorite is on Elston near North Ave and further south as well. At night the skyline looks amazing just over the river. Here is a photo I shot Near North and Elston.

Permalink Reply by Dr. Doom on August 15, 2010 at 7:34pm
The Midway, the Point, the whole length of King Drive, the south end of Northerly Island, the stockyards, Milwaukee northwest of Logan Square, Lower Wacker Drive and the Brown Line heading north of the Loop, for a few.
Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on August 16, 2010 at 7:30am
Beautiful shot! Thanks for sharing.

Ruben Dario said:
My favorite is on Elston near North Ave and further south as well. At night the skyline looks amazing just over the river. Here is a photo I shot Near North and Elston.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on August 16, 2010 at 7:34am
There are so many views of the city that I enjoy - northbound on the lakefront path from Promontory Point, riding down Longwood Drive or Prospect in Beverly and Morgan Park, looking south along the river from the Kinzie bridge, the grand homes of Drexel Blvd. and Logan Blvd., the smaller streets of Old Town....
Permalink Reply by Joel on August 16, 2010 at 8:07am
I've always liked the view from the South Loop. It might not be as "pretty" as the iconic lakefront skyline shot, but it feels more like home.

Permalink Reply by Digital Dario on August 16, 2010 at 9:48am
Thanks for the compliments! I like to photograph the city at night, next to riding it's my favorite thing to do. And they both go very well together. Well drinking goes in there somewhere.

I'll post more of my favorite spots soon.
Permalink Reply by jen on August 16, 2010 at 9:52am
nice shot of the Amtrak diesel pit!

Joel said:
I've always liked the view from the South Loop. It might not be as "pretty" as the iconic lakefront skyline shot, but it feels more like home.

Permalink Reply by Shay on August 16, 2010 at 10:05am
I also like riding across the bridge on Diversey near Logan Blvd. At night it's a lovely view of the skyline.

I love those "I love this city!" moments. :)
Permalink Reply by milesperhour on August 16, 2010 at 10:17am
I agree. I was just over there yesterday. On Damen, between Diversey and Fullerton, is also a great view!

Shay said:
I also like riding across the bridge on Diversey near Logan Blvd. At night it's a lovely view of the skyline.

I love those "I love this city!" moments. :)

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