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These were Chicago’s 10 most popular Instagram locations of 2017

Did Cloud Gate make the list this year?

By Sara Freund Dec 29, 2017, 1:31pm CST

From the magical night lights of Wrigley Field to the patina-coated bronze lions guarding the Art Institute and the honeycomb archway in Lincoln Park—there are plenty of good ‘gramming spots in Chicago.

But which ones rank at the top? Locals and visitors favored big venues, well-known tourist spots, international icons and even one major music festival, according to a list of sites provided to Curbed by Instagram.

Of course Wrigley Field made the cut, but did your favorite Chicago spot? Check out the whole list below.

10. Lincoln Park Zoo

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9. Lollapalooza

how great | @chancetherapper x #lollapalooza • photo by #gregnoire

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8. The Bean

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7. The Art Institute of Chicago

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6. Chicago O’Hare International Airport

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5. Soldier Field

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4. United Center

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3. Navy Pier

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2. Millennium Park

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1. Wrigley Field

There's a lot going on in the Wrigley Field bleachers today

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