SPRING/SUMMER 10 THINGS TO DO ON THE CHICAGO RIVERWALK BY ALMA BAHMAN 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 Chicago Riverwalk 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 6 Rent your own mode of river 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 . transportation from Urban Kayaks , Chicago Cycleboats , Chicago Electric Boat Company , or Chicago Retro Boats . 9 Looking for the inside scoop? The 10 Stick around in the evening, 7 Check out the public art along the 8 Do some shopping at the 5 Take a tour of the McCormick promenade and reflect at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza . free one-hour Chicago Riverwalk InstaGreeter Tour tells you everything you need to know about the Riverwalk. Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum , which dives deep into the inner workings of Chicago’s movable bridges. Community Marketplace , which spotlights small businesses and artisans from Chicago neighborhoods. when Art on theMART projects digital images onto the facade of the former Merchandise Mart for a stunning art display along the Chicago River. 20 choosechicago.com TOP TO BOTTOM: CHOOSE CHICAGO; RANVESTEL PHOTOGRAPHIC; CHOOSE CHICAGO 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 . Sightseeing river cruise City Winery
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