Randolph Street & Cadillac Palace Theatre

@mattbweitz

Illinois

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Chicago

There's nothing quite like a dark, rainy evening in downtown Chicago — warm, glowing street lamps reflect off the rain-dampened pavement while the vibrant, theater-district marquees contrast against the inky night sky. It's one of the best places in the world for unique street photography!

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Telephoto or zoom lens (85mm)
Tripod
Jacket
Gloves
Umbrella

How to get there

N41° 53' 04.1496"W87° 37' 46.758"

This photo of downtown Chicago at night was taken looking west down Randolph Street, from the intersection of Randolph St & Dearborn St. To get this image, I stood on one of the raised pedestrian sidewalks that are in the middle of the intersection, directly in front of Petterino's restaurant. Then, I faced my camera west down Randolph Street towards the famous Cadillac Palace Theatre marquee sign. By bus: - Closest station: Dearborn & Randolph (Line 22, 24, 36, 62) - Walk south on Dearborn St until you reach Randolph St - Turn right on Randolph St. - Petterino's and the raised crosswalk will but directly on your right