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Your guide to the Chicago Riverwalk
Located on the south bank of the Chicago River, the award-winning, pedestrian-friendly Chicago Riverwalk stretches 1.25 miles from Lake Michigan to Lake Street. Along the…
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The City Winery domes are back on the Chicago Riverwalk
The City of Chicago and the State of Illinois have placed restrictions on many events and businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strongly…
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2 days, 2 Chicago waterfronts
The waterfront is a center of life in Chicago. It’s where discoveries are made and adventures begin. Dedicate one day each to exploring the Chicago…
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Spend a day on the Chicago Riverwalk
Urban explorers love the Chicago Riverwalk, a 1.25-mile stretch located on the south bank of the Chicago River, right in the heart of downtown Chicago.…
Parks & outdoors
7 things you didn’t know about the Chicago Riverwalk
There’s so much more to do at the Chicago Riverwalk than simply stroll along a picturesque river. The Riverwalk is a lifestyle — a uniquely…
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Enjoy free theatre events in Chicago all summer long
It’s the Year of Chicago Theatre, and this summer is packed with plenty of ways to join the celebration. There’s outdoor movie screenings, theatre performances…
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Celebrate summer with these free events at the Chicago Riverwalk
What: Chicago Riverwalk Season Celebration When: Monday, May 13 – Sunday, May 18, 2019 Where: Chicago Riverwalk between Lake Street and Lake Shore Drive What…
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10 things you should absolutely do on the Chicago Riverwalk
The city’s award-winning Riverwalk transformed the Chicago’s riverfront from an industrial area for shipping barges to a waterfront oasis that’s one of the Loop’s most…
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Biking in Chicago: the coolest rides
Two years ago, Bicycling Magazine named Chicago the best bicycling city in the nation.
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