Alma Bahman 2020-01-21 23:53:03
Chicago’s award-winning Riverwalk has plenty of interesting attractions to tour, art to see, and food and drink to savor. 1 Chicago is known for its amazing architecture, and the Riverwalk is the perfect place to get your fill. The Chicago Architecture Center, overlooking the Chicago River, features fascinating exhibits on iconic buildings and innovative architecture. 2 You can also see architectural marvels from the water on the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady, the Chicago River Architecture Tour by Wendella, the Urban Adventure Cruise on Mercury Chicago’s Skyline Cruiseline, or Shoreline Sightseeing’s architecture tours. 3 Sample a wide variety of beers at the Chicago Brewhouse or sip a glass of wine on City Winery’s patio. Grab a glass of the sweet stuff at The Northman Beer & Cider Garden, which features 24 taps of cider, wine, cocktails, and beer. Or take a trip to the tropics and enjoy a tiki drink at the new Island Party Hut Oasis Bar. 4 Dine on juicy steak sandwiches at O’Brien’s Riverwalk Café, crisp salads at Tiny Tapp & Café, and tacos with a side of music at Beat Kitchen. Or hop aboard a scenic dining cruise with Odyssey Chicago River. 5 Take a tour of the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, which dives deep into the inner workings of Chicago’s movable bridges. 6 Rent your own mode of river transportation from Urban Kayaks, Chicago Cycleboats, Chicago Electric Boat Company, or Chicago Retro Boats. 7 Check out the public art along the promenade and reflect at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza. 8 Do some shopping at the Community Marketplace, which spotlights small businesses and artisans from Chicago neighborhoods. 9 Looking for the inside scoop? The free one-hour Chicago Riverwalk InstaGreeter Tour tells you everything you need to know about the Riverwalk. 10 Stick around in the evening, when Art on theMART projects digital images onto the facade of the former Merchandise Mart for a stunning art display along the Chicago River.
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