The Chicago Riverwalk is a one-and-a-quarter-mile linear park that stretches along the southern bank of the main branch of the Chicago River. It is tucked between the water and the Beaux-Arts viaduct of Wacker Drive, a multi-level roadway…
Strolling the Chicago Riverwalk
Follow the Chicago River from the Confluence to the lakefront, discovering the distinct plazas, spectacular architecture, and active waterways of the Riverwalk.
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1. Chicago Riverwalk - West End
2. The Boardwalk | Riverwalk
The Chicago Riverwalk is a one-and-a-quarter-mile pedestrian promenade that stretches along the south bank of the Chicago River, identifiable by its series of distinct, water-level rooms that drop down from the street-level bustle of…
3. The Jetty | Riverwalk
The Jetty consists of seven wooden piers that extend into the Chicago River at varying angles between Wells Street and Franklin Street. These structures create a series of sheltered coves that interrupt the otherwise linear, industrial…
4. The Water Plaza | Riverwalk
The Water Plaza is defined by its zero-depth fountain, where arching jets and foaming bubblers create an interactive space for water play. Located along the Chicago Riverwalk between LaSalle and Wells Streets, it occupies a stretch of the…
5. Riverwalk Theater
The River Theater is a series of terraced concrete steps that cascade from Upper Wacker Drive down toward the water level of the Chicago River. Shaded by honey locust trees, the space acts as a pedestrian link between the city streetscape…
6. The Cove | Riverwalk
The Cove is a distinctive segment of the Chicago Riverwalk, situated between Dearborn and Clark Streets. It is characterized by its intentionally low, sloped concrete seating that brings you closer to the water level than almost any other…
7. City Winery Chicago Riverwalk
City Winery sits along the Chicago Riverwalk, tucked between Dearborn Street and State Street in a stretch known as Marina Plaza. It is distinguished by a retractable glass enclosure that covers its seating area, allowing the space to…
8. McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
The McCormick Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum occupies the southwest tower of the DuSable Bridge at Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. This five-story structure is one of four towers built for the bridge, which opened in nineteen…
9. Community Market Place | Riverwalk
The Community Market Place sits along the Chicago Riverwalk, tucked into the space between Michigan Avenue and Wabash Avenue. You can identify this area by the line of small, street-level kiosks that occupy the path just west of the…