Lisa Shames 2021-02-03 04:00:47
FOUR SEASONS OF FUN You’ll find something exciting to do any time of year in Chicago. Plan a day on the Chicago Riverwalk, take off on a summer adventure, celebrate the holidays Chicago style, and embrace snowy outdoor activities. SPEND A SPRING DAY ON THE CHICAGO RIVERWALK The Chicago Riverwalk, which reopens every spring, is one of the city’s top attractions for visitors and locals alike. Spend some time here and discover why. MORNING Take advantage of the quiet morning hours to get unobstructed views of the beautiful public art found along the pedestrian trail, including the Riverwalk Gateway, the Allium sculpture, and a colorful Art Deco-inspired mural. Honor those lost in the Vietnam War at the peaceful Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza. Satisfy your curiosity about the inner workings of our magnificent movable bridges at the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, located beneath the DuSable Bridge. By now, the river beckons. Answer the call by taking an architecture cruise with the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady, Wendella, Mercury Chicago’s Skyline Cruiseline, or Shoreline Sightseeing. AFTERNOON Delve into the history of the stunning skyscrapers that surround you with a visit to the Chicago Architecture Center, just a few steps off the Riverwalk near Michigan Avenue. Be your own captain with a unique on-the-water excursion from Urban Kayaks. Join a guided tour or rent a kayak to explore on your own. Check out some of Chicago’s most beloved small businesses and shop for locally made gifts at the Riverwalk’s Community Marketplace. Hungry? We thought so. Grab a juicy burger at O’Brien’s Riverwalk Café, a classic Chicago hot dog at Tiny Tapp & Café, or tasty tacos from Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk. Or head back out on the water and dine aboard the elegant Odyssey Chicago River. EVENING The Riverwalk offers a variety of thirst-quenching spots, including house-made cider at The Northman Beer & Cider Garden, craft beers at Chicago Brewhouse, wine at City Winery Chicago at the Riverwalk, and tropical cocktails at Island Party Hut Oasis Bar. Marvel at the largest digital art installation in the world during Art on theMART, featuring moving images projected onto the building’s river-facing facade. For even more inspiring ideas, go to choosechicago.com.
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