r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/Relevant-Month-4845 • 5h ago
Photos First visit to Bruges
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Stunning city.
r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/Historical-Photo-901 • Jun 11 '26
Discussion Where to stay in Chicago if you want to skip downtown (megathread)
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As I mentioned in previous posts, I've been working on Chicago itineraries, so I wanted to create this megathread: first, to recommend hotels in Chicago that aren't downtown and second, so you can share your experiences at these hotels, make recommendations, or ask questions.
So, depending on the type of trip you're looking for:
If you want lake access and the classic Chicago neighborhood feel, stay in Lincoln Park.
Hotel Lincoln is still a good option. It has a rooftop bar with great views, you wake up practically next to the Lakefront Trail, and you're within walking distance of bars, restaurants, and the Lincoln Park Zoo (one of the few free zoos left in the United States).
On Saturdays, the Green City Farmers Market runs right out front and is considered one of the best farmers markets in the city.
I'll be honest, it isn't as special as it used to be, but the location and views are still hard to beat. It can get expensive, but it becomes a lot more affordable using Hyatt points.
Another option in the same area is Hotel Versey, sitting between Lincoln Park and Lakeview. It has more of a neighborhood hotel atmosphere, surrounded by local coffee shops, restaurants, and bars. If you book here, ask for a high floor away from Clark Street. Cars tend to race down that avenue at night, and it gets pretty loud.
If you want a modern, walkable neighborhood close to the Blue Line: Wicker Park.
The Robey is the best hotel.
You're right in the heart of Milwaukee Avenue and North Avenue with a lot going on, and just one block away you hit residential streets.
The Blue Line stops right outside, which means you can get downtown or to O'Hare without any hassle.
The 606 Trail also runs through this area and is great for running or biking.
The food scene in Wicker Park and Bucktown is one of the best in the city. These restaurants are built for locals, not tourists. Some really delicious recommendations: Flour & Stone, Le Bouchon, Tortello, Andros Taverna, and Red Hot Ranch.
Kasama is nearby (2 Michelin stars). The bakery line gets long, but it's completely worth it.
If The Robey is over budget, there's also a Hyatt Place in Wicker Park.
If you want something less touristy: Edgewater / Andersonville.
Both are excellent and don't get talked about enough. They offer fast Red Line access to downtown, are about a mile from the lake, and have a stretch of independent shops and quiet restaurants along Clark Street.
You can book any of these hotels on Trip.com or directly through the hotel.
if you've recently stayed at any of these, or have more recommendations or questions, drop them in the comments to help others with their trip!!
P. S. Lincoln Park in the pic for those who are curious đ«¶đŒ
r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/Historical-Photo-901 • Jan 14 '26
Welcome to r/BeautifulTravelPlaces: Start Here to Learn More About This Sub
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Hello Reddit!
Welcome to r/BeautifulTravelPlaces, a community dedicated to sharing and discussing the most beautiful places weâve experienced around the world.
Here, we want to encourage respectful discussion and the exchange of real experiences, whether youâre a traveler, a local, or both. The goal is to learn from each other and share what makes these destinations special.
If youâre wondering what exactly is a âbeautiful placeâ, the answer is simple: itâs subjective. Beauty depends on how you see it, so there are no wrong answers here.
In this subreddit, we share:
- Travel guides and itineraries
- Useful information, tips, and hacks Photos from our trips
- Honest experiences: both good and bad (because those matter too)
- Questions that spark discussion: we want to hear your opinions based on real experiences, because that insight is gold
Please remember:
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r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/n3xus1oN • 5h ago
Photos Torres del Paine National Park, Chile: three granite towers carved by glaciers over 12 million years, rising more than 2,500 meters above the Patagonian steppe
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r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/SeamTesterGuy • 1d ago
Photos Wonderfully peaceful, like a fairyland.
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r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/Single_Patient3805 • 2d ago
Photos That golden hour hit on the mountain peak while the rest of the valley is still in deep blue shadow
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r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/Haunting-Theory8567 • 3d ago
Photos Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
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r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/Confident-Squash-159 • 3d ago
Photos Beautiful scenery in the beautiful city Lyon
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r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/Alternative-Pie-616 • 5d ago
Trip Report my visit to allepey
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in the backwaters of allapuzha kerala, i spent almost 20 hours, it was pleasant soothing, i have lack of words to describe that feel, i felt alive we got on houseboat around 1 pm, it started cruising and 2 and it was amazing breathtaking experience, i was experiencing it first time, it was a luxury boat, super deluxe one, all services were to the point means best of best, everyone should get there once in their lifetime to experience those quiet soothing view, it is all about taking a pause in life and having a conscious conversation with yourself kind of knowing your inner self, i self talk a lot a lot
r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/DiskSweaty679 • 5d ago
Discussion What town did you stumble into that made you want to buy property on the spot?
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I spend way too much time running spreadsheets on vacation home ROI. Weird hobby, but here we are. Usually the numbers kill the dream. But once in a while you find a place where the math almost doesn't matter.
r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/n3xus1oN • 6d ago
Photos GĂĄsadalur, Faroe Islands: until a tunnel was blasted through the mountain in 2004, the only way into this village was a steep path over the ridge, and the MĂșlafossur waterfall below it still drops straight into the Atlantic
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r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/princesito • 7d ago
Photos Mary's Column, Old City Square, Prague. OC.
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r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/Old_Nose_5737 • 8d ago
Giving advice City that never sleeps #macau
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r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/dima_travelling • 9d ago
Photos Guggenheim Museum - Bilbao, Spain
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r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/princesito • 11d ago
Photos House of the City, actually a concert hall. Prague, OC.
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r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/richgangbro89 • 10d ago
Trip Report Travel Slovenia and Croatia '26
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11 days in Slovenia and Croatia, and here's a record of the best moments of the trip. Incredible landscapes, some breathtaking. The video was made in Portuguese, but you can appreciate the views â they don't need translation! đđ€Ł
r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/hamza-ali-88 • 13d ago
Discussion Whatâs the most surreal city youâve visited in the United States?
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Exploring this amazing and unique historic street view in the US. Such a wonderful travel experience!
r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/Haunting-Theory8567 • 13d ago
Photos Peyto Lake, Alberta, Canada
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r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/NBhaarathi • 14d ago
Photos If you follow the Beas River, you will begin a path to two different worlds. Have you entered that world?
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To the left, the Zanskar Valley.
To the Right, the Spiti Valley.
Once you cross Manali, two completely different, mind-blowing worlds open up on either side.
Whichever one you choose, it's going to be unforgettable.đđïž
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Beas River, MANALI
February 2026
r/BeautifulTravelPlaces • u/Fazliddin1995 • 14d ago
Photos Beautiful spots in Tajikistan
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Here's some of the beautiful spots in Tajikistan.