Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Chicago River

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Chicago River

Millennium Park
Millennium Park
4.8 (58155 ratings)4.5 (22489 ratings)
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksHistoric Walking AreasPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Navy Pier
Navy Pier
4.6 (50660 ratings)4 (13593 ratings)
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Sights & LandmarksAmusement centerCultural centerEvent venuePiers & BoardwalksTheme Parks
Mentioned by citypass.com
Things to do with Kids in Chicago | CityPASS Scrapbook
"Navy Pier is a Chicago landmark and the perfect place to spend a day with a family—no matter what you're looking to do. Be sure to check out the "today's events" section of the Navy Pier website for a complete listing of the many unique current and upcoming events at the Pier. Kids will enjoy: Riding the 1920s style carousel at Navy Pier Park or a visit to the Chicago Children's Museum."
Mentioned by Upstairs Downstairs Cleaning Service
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"Located at 800 E Grand Ave Chicago, IL 60611 is one of the most popular places in Chi-Town for residents and visitors, chances are high that you’ve been to Navy Pier a few times. Don’t discard it when you’re looking for ways to keep the Chicago children active. There’s plenty to do here, and as often as you may visit, there’s always something new to see."
Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory
4.8 (6118 ratings)4.5 (719 ratings)
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields, tennis courts & more.
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksBotanical gardenHistoric SitesGardens
Grant Park
Grant Park
4.7 (16394 ratings)4.5 (854 ratings)
319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
City parkNature & ParksPark
Skydeck Chicago
Skydeck Chicago
4.5 (18620 ratings)4.5 (15971 ratings)
103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Observation deckSights & LandmarksMuseumArchitectural BuildingsObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago Riverwalk
4.8 (9928 ratings)4.5 (2541 ratings)
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
Chicago, IL 60601, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksHistoric Walking Areas
Guaranteed Rate Field
Guaranteed Rate Field
4.6 (10075 ratings)4 (1006 ratings)
The Chicago White Sox baseball stadium offers a variety of concession stands & gift shops.
333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
StadiumSights & LandmarksBaseball fieldArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"With over 40,000 unobstructed-view seats, the White Sox stadium is a good spot to capture your ice cream cone, the crowd, AND the field in one shot. Unless you’re going for the 3lb ice cream sundae in a batting helmet… you’re probably gonna need two hands for that."
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
4.8 (248 ratings)4.5 (56 ratings)
This serene section of Lincoln Park stars a lily pool & also boasts lush landscaping & a pavilion.
125 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
GardenNature & ParksNature & Wildlife AreasBodies of Water
Chagall's Four Seasons
Chagall's Four Seasons
4.7 (158 ratings)4.5 (71 ratings)
10 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
SculptureSights & LandmarksArtPoints of Interest & Landmarks
The 606
The 606
4.7 (1095 ratings)4.5 (93 ratings)
Created on a former rail line, this elevated, 2.7 mile landscaped trail draws runners & bikers.
1805 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksJogging Paths & TracksScenic Walking AreasBiking Trails

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Chicago River

Leone Beach Park
Leone Beach Park
4.5 (442 ratings)
A sandy, lakefront spot for sunbathing, with an adjacent playground, athletic fields & kayak launch.
1222 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60626, USA
ParkPublic beach
Winnemac Park
Winnemac Park
4.7 (1140 ratings)
School park with a prairie garden, playground, trails, softball fields, soccer field, track & gym.
5100 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Park
Steelworkers Park
Steelworkers Park
4.6 (357 ratings)
E 87th St at Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL 60617, USA
Park
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
14 secret parks and gardens in Chicago
"This slag-filled site at the confluence of Lake Michigan and the Calumet River was once home to the massive South Works U.S. Steel manufacturing plant that employed 20,000 workers at its peak. But the steel giant closed in the early ‘90s and the Chicago Park District acquired the vacant land. In 2014, it re-opened as Steelworkers Park—a 16.5-acre lakeside landscape dotted with pleasant walking paths, artifacts of the old U.S."

Best History Museum in Chicago River

Skokie Heritage Museum
Skokie Heritage Museum
4.4 (26 ratings)4.5 (3 ratings)
8031 Floral Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
History museumMuseums
Museum Campus
Museum Campus
4.7 (18139 ratings)
57-acre grounds housing the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum plus eats & lake beach.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
History museumMuseum
DuSable Museum of African American History
DuSable Museum of African American History
4.6 (1145 ratings)4.5 (77 ratings)
Museum housing exhibits & artifacts that highlight African-American history, culture & art.
740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
History museumMuseums
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
The 26 best things to do in Chicago with kids
"Originally designed by visionary architect Daniel H. Burnham as horse stables, the DuSable Museum’s 19th-century limestone and timber structure is now one of the South Side's most prominent cultural institutions. Older children will appreciate the museum’s well-curated exhibitions of art, poetry, and notable topics like the experience of black people in the armed services. A post shared by Eric Robinson (@erceo) on Aug 23, 2017 at 11:58am PDT"

Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Chicago River

Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
4.5 (1122 ratings)
Japanese BYOB offering creative sushi rolls, robata dishes & more in a manga-decorated setting.
1751 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Japanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Japanese Restaurants in Chicago - Top Japanese Restaurants
"Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill was established in 2011 in Chicago, with now two locations. Both locations were set by their adoring owner Yut Vong. Upon his coming into America and being in the food industry for over a decade, Yut’s passions and livelihood turned one hundred and eighty degrees to the foodservice business, making the first group of beef rolls and robata emphasizing the young urban diners of all Chicago."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Sushi Restaurants in Chicago - Top Rated Sushi Restaurants
"Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill was established in 2011 in Chicago, with now two locations. Both locations were set by their adoring owner Yut Vong. Upon his coming into America and being at the food industry for over a decade, Yut’s passions and livelihood turned one hundred and eighty degrees to the foodservice business, making the first group of beef rolls and robata emphasizing the young urban diners of all Chicago."
Mentioned by Chicago Favorites
Best Sushi in Chicago 2021
"Eating Sushi with chopsticks daintily dangling between your fingers is standard. But sometimes, it doesn’t hurt to go all out with a massive platter full of crazy-looking rolls. The gastronomic experience becomes even more fun if you have a couple of boisterous friends with a good appetite in the group."
Juno Sushi Chicago
Juno Sushi Chicago
4.5 (358 ratings)
Elaborately plated Japanese fare & sushi pairs with sake & cocktails in ultramodern surroundings.
2638 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Sushi restaurantBarJapanese restaurant
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 12 Best Sushi Restaurants in Chicago
"Description: While I have never been to Juno Sushi, the Chicago Tribune describes this restaurant as one that "presents sushi and other seafood dishes with a precision and sophistication that few other restaurants even attempt, much less pull off." Their signature dishes are the smoked sashimi, where the fish arrives under a dome filled with applewood smoke."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
Where to find the best sushi in Chicago
"Restaurants Japanese Sheffield & DePaul. Want the best sushi deal in town?. It's at Juno, where sushi chef BK Park is doing God's work when it comes to raw fish."
Sai Café
Sai Café
4.6 (131 ratings)
Seafood & sushi are the focus of this Japanese eatery offering creative rolls & cooked items too.
2010 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Japanese restaurant
Mentioned by OpenTable
Discover the Best Sushi in Chicago
"Serving a nice variety of quality sushi to Lincoln Park diners for over 20 years, Sai Cafe has earned decades' worth of rave reviews along with the loyalty of many regulars."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Chicago River

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Ruby Room Inn
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$139 /night
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4.5 (265 reviews)
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North
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$130 /night
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The Willows Hotel
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$299 /night
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