The boardwalk along the Chicago River is one of the most popular urban pedestrian areas in the US.
The 1.5-mile pedestrian route follows the south bank of the Chicago River right in Downtown, surrounded by skyscrapers, dozens of restaurants, cafes and docks.
What will you discover on the Riverwalk?
Stroll among the skyscrapers and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many local restaurants.
You can also discover Chicago from a slightly different perspective and book a river cruise or enjoy a kayak ride.
The area around the Chicago Riverwalk is also the site of the famous annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations, which we describe more in the Activities section.
The best hotels along the Riverwalk
This area is one of the most attractive in all of Chicago, so if you're not looking at the price of hotels, stay here.
These are the hotels with the best views of the river:
- Club Quarters Hotel Wacker at Michigan ****
- LondonHouse Chicago ****
- The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown ****
What to see around
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