The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Illinois
Illinois’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Illinois. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Illinois. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 1, 2025
Discover the enchanting Buckingham Fountain, a Chicago landmark that mesmerizes with captivating water displays. Operating every hour, the fountain's major show features a central jet soaring 150 feet high, creating …
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Wrigley Square is a public square in the northwest corner of Millennium Park. It houses the Millennium Monument, an almost full-size replica of the semi-circle of paired columns in the …
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Step into the captivating world of the Crown Fountain in Chicago's Millennium Park. Designed by Jaume Plensa, this innovative masterpiece features two towering 50-foot glass block structures, each projecting the …
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Starved Rock State Park is characterized by numerous canyons. Before Europeans arrived, the area was inhabited by Native Americans, the Illiniwek. According to legend in the late 18th century this …
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Milton Lee Olive Park, a 10-acre sanctuary on a 61-acre peninsula, honors the first African American Medal of Honor recipient from Vietnam, Milton L. Olive III. Designed by Dan Kiley …
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La Salle Canyon is one of the busiest and most popular canyons in Starved Rock State Park. But concerning to many people, it's also the most beautiful one and therefore …
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Lover's Leap Overlook lies at the loop of the same name and offers nice views of the Illinois River. Furthermore, you can see 'Lover's Leap' that relates to two lovers …
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If you arrived at the Visitor Center of Starved Rock State Park, French Canyon will be the closest canyon and therefore the shortest hike you can do. Thanks to its …
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This area was originally a landfill, but over time, nature has reclaimed it. The site now features a beach, foredune, and globally rare panne habitat, contributing to the presence of …
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The Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a peaceful haven for over 150 different species of birds. The sanctuary was saved from demolition in the 1960s, and it was restored …
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