Someone Flew A Drone High Above Chicago And Captured The Most Breathtaking Footage
By Linze Rice|Published March 29, 2023
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Ope! From the rural cornfields of DeKalb County, Linze is an Illinois native and true Midwestern gal who can make a mean bonfire and whip up a perfect marshmallow salad. Since 2014, her bylines and photography have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago/DNAinfo Chicago, Only in Your State, and more. She has interviewed Dolly Parton, written about beloved diners along historic Route 66, visited the last Rainforest Cafe in the Illinois, and reviewed luxurious English manor-inspired hotels. Whether it's writing about a local gem or world-renowned establishment, Linze brings a heartwarming and historical perspective to each story, using facts, wit, and personal experience to impress upon readers the importance of culture, food, travel, and all things local. Her favorite destinations in Illinois include Starved Rock State Park, Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, the charming small town of Sycamore, and historic Rosehill Cemetery. When she's not writing or photographing, Linze enjoys gardening, spending time with her husband and pets, cooking, baking, and grilling, and relaxing with trashy TV.
Chicago is one of the most beautiful and architecturally diverse cities in the world. It has a mix of parks, natural settings, towering buildings, beaches, waterways, museums, and so much more. It’s impossible to capture it all in a day — unless you’re this drone footage of Chicago, Illinois — which packs some of the city’s most iconic Downtown scenes into a short, powerful video.
The footage begins in the daytime on a sunny morning and spans across the entire Downtown area — giving amazing perspective on landmarks like Soldier Field.
The video also grabs shots of Chicago's Downtown parks like Millennium Park, Grant Park, and Maggie Daley Park. These are the grounds where festivals like Lollapalooza and the Taste of Chicago usually take place, as well as where you can find "The Bean" statue (aka Cloud Gate).
A look toward the water reveals the gorgeous Lake Michigan, which feels like an ocean due to its massive width. The stunning blue color is breathtaking.
The lake also hugs Chicago's well-known Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Drive — usually shortened to just Lake Shore Drive. The roadway spans most of the city's east side, going almost all the way to the northern and southern boundaries.
A more calming place to be is beside the powerful Chicago River, which boasts a combined 156 miles in length between its main artery and the many smaller canal and branch offshoots.
Of course, no view from above would be complete without some incredible shots of Chicago's skyscaper skyline. Notice how immediately outside the area of Downtown, the city begins to flatten and individual neighborhoods begin to emerge.
At night, Chicago is famous for its orange glow that can be seen from airplanes passing high above. The drone footage does a great job capturing the phenomena, and just how distinct it makes the city look at night against the black sky.
What did you think of this drone footage of Chicago, Illinois? What was your favorite shot? What area of the city or Illinois should be filmed next? Tell us in the comments! While Chicago is on the mind, check out these fun things to do in Downtown Chicago — and be sure to watch the full drone video below!
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