How many sunrises have you missed out on simply because you insisted on sleeping in? While it’s difficult to resist the draw of the snooze button, sacrificing an extra 30 minutes of sleep is well worth your energy when a stunning early morning view beckons you. Here are the best spots in Chi-Town to catch the sunrise:

1. Montrose Beach
Montrose Beach, located in Lincoln Park, is situated next to a natural area that is home to various migratory birds and endangered plant life. 4400 North Lake Shore Dr.

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2. Grant Park
Situated in the Loop, Grant Park is near Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus. 337 E Randolph St.

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3. Adler Planetarium
No need to actually go inside the planetarium. View the Chicago skyline by heading out to the shores facing northwest. Museum Campus, 1300 South Lake Shore Dr.

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4. Indiana Dunes State Park
Located just 47 miles east of Chicago, Indiana Dunes State Park spans 2,182 acres and includes over three miles of beach along Lake Michigan’s southern shore. 1600 North 25 E, Chesterton.

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5. Northwestern University Lakefill
Catch the sunrise along the Lake Michigan shore by heading to the Lakefill, located on the campus of Northwestern University.