HTML SitemapExplore

Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge — Attraction in Chicago

Name
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge
Description
The Chicago and North Western Railway's Kinzie Street railroad bridge is a single leaf bascule bridge across the north branch of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois. At the time of its opening in 1908 it was the world's longest and heaviest bascule bridge.
Nearby attractions
The Merchandise Mart
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
Chicago Riverwalk - West End
306-370 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
The Jetty | Riverwalk
260 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Franklin–North Orleans Street Bridge
307 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
The Boardwalk | Riverwalk
300 - 390 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
River Point Park
444 W Lake St STE 1700, Chicago, IL 60606
Museum of Broadcast Communications
440 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606
Ohio Place Dog Park
360 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60654
The Mart River Park
W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1871, Chicago, IL 60654
Wells Street Bridge
299 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606
Nearby restaurants
The Hampton Social - River North
353 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Gibsons Italia
233 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
Waterview
350 W Wolf Point Plaza Floor 15, Chicago, IL 60654
Sinya Mediterranean
354 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Vela Bar y Cocina
352 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Gilt Bar
230 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Doughnut Vault
401 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654
Taste 222
222 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
Jefferson Tap & Grille
325 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661
Nearby local services
Wateriders -- Chicago River Kayak Tours and Rentals
500 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654
The Bassment - Chicago
353 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Kinzie Street Bridge
West Kinzie Street &, N Canal St, Chicago, IL
Salon 833 Chicago | Custom Hair Color, Hair Cutting , Hair Extensions
351 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
180 N Wacker Dr
180 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
ART on THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #470, Chicago, IL 60654
Hubbard Place
360 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Discover - 606
350 N Orleans St Suite 660, Chicago, IL 60654
The Market at East Bank Club
500 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654
Nearby hotels
Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - the Mart by IHG
350 W Wolf Point Plaza Building 2, Chicago, IL 60654
voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG
350 W Wolf Point Plaza Building 1, Chicago, IL 60654
Level Chicago - River North
369 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop
171 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area
116 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661
Moxy Chicago Downtown
530 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area
118 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661
Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown-The Loop
28 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
Best Western River North Hotel
125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60654
Oakwood Residence Chicago River North
220 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
Related posts
Keywords
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge tourism.Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge hotels.Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge bed and breakfast. flights to Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge.Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge attractions.Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge restaurants.Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge local services.Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge travel.Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge travel guide.Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge travel blog.Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge pictures.Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge photos.Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge travel tips.Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge maps.Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge things to do.
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge things to do, attractions, restaurants, events info and trip planning
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge
United StatesIllinoisChicagoChicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge

Basic Info

Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge

Chicago, IL 60654
4.8(58)
Open until 12:00 AM
Save
spot

Ratings & Description

Info

The Chicago and North Western Railway's Kinzie Street railroad bridge is a single leaf bascule bridge across the north branch of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois. At the time of its opening in 1908 it was the world's longest and heaviest bascule bridge.

Cultural
Scenic
attractions: The Merchandise Mart, Chicago Riverwalk - West End, The Jetty | Riverwalk, Franklin–North Orleans Street Bridge, The Boardwalk | Riverwalk, River Point Park, Museum of Broadcast Communications, Ohio Place Dog Park, The Mart River Park, Wells Street Bridge, restaurants: The Hampton Social - River North, Gibsons Italia, Waterview, Sinya Mediterranean, Bavette's Bar & Boeuf, Vela Bar y Cocina, Gilt Bar, Doughnut Vault, Taste 222, Jefferson Tap & Grille, local businesses: Wateriders -- Chicago River Kayak Tours and Rentals, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, The Bassment - Chicago, Kinzie Street Bridge, Salon 833 Chicago | Custom Hair Color, Hair Cutting , Hair Extensions, 180 N Wacker Dr, ART on THE MART, Hubbard Place, Discover - 606, The Market at East Bank Club
logoLearn more insights from Wanderboat AI.
Website
en.m.wikipedia.org
Open hoursSee all hours
SunOpen 24 hoursOpen

Plan your stay

hotel
Pet-friendly Hotels in Chicago
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
Affordable Hotels in Chicago
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
The Coolest Hotels You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
Trending Stays Worth the Hype in Chicago
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Reviews

Live events

Chicago Underground Pedway & Secret Interiors Tour
Chicago Underground Pedway & Secret Interiors Tour
Sun, Jan 25 • 2:00 PM
Chicago, Illinois, 60602, United States
View details
Skip the Line at Art Institute
Skip the Line at Art Institute
Mon, Jan 26 • 10:30 AM
Chicago, Illinois, 60603
View details
Blend Scents to Design Your Own Fragrance
Blend Scents to Design Your Own Fragrance
Sun, Jan 25 • 12:00 PM
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
View details

Nearby attractions of Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge

The Merchandise Mart

Chicago Riverwalk - West End

The Jetty | Riverwalk

Franklin–North Orleans Street Bridge

The Boardwalk | Riverwalk

River Point Park

Museum of Broadcast Communications

Ohio Place Dog Park

The Mart River Park

Wells Street Bridge

The Merchandise Mart

The Merchandise Mart

4.5

(3.5K)

Closed
Click for details
Chicago Riverwalk - West End

Chicago Riverwalk - West End

4.9

(291)

Closed
Click for details
The Jetty | Riverwalk

The Jetty | Riverwalk

4.8

(201)

Closed
Click for details
Franklin–North Orleans Street Bridge

Franklin–North Orleans Street Bridge

4.7

(59)

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details

Nearby restaurants of Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge

The Hampton Social - River North

Gibsons Italia

Waterview

Sinya Mediterranean

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

Vela Bar y Cocina

Gilt Bar

Doughnut Vault

Taste 222

Jefferson Tap & Grille

The Hampton Social - River North

The Hampton Social - River North

4.7

(2.1K)

$$

Closed
Click for details
Gibsons Italia

Gibsons Italia

4.7

(1.9K)

$$$$

Closed
Click for details
Waterview

Waterview

4.8

(155)

$$

Closed
Click for details
Sinya Mediterranean

Sinya Mediterranean

4.7

(259)

Closed
Click for details

Nearby local services of Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge

Wateriders -- Chicago River Kayak Tours and Rentals

222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza

The Bassment - Chicago

Kinzie Street Bridge

Salon 833 Chicago | Custom Hair Color, Hair Cutting , Hair Extensions

180 N Wacker Dr

ART on THE MART

Hubbard Place

Discover - 606

The Market at East Bank Club

Wateriders -- Chicago River Kayak Tours and Rentals

Wateriders -- Chicago River Kayak Tours and Rentals

4.8

(693)

Click for details
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza

222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza

4.7

(3.3K)

Click for details
The Bassment - Chicago

The Bassment - Chicago

4.4

(481)

Click for details
Kinzie Street Bridge

Kinzie Street Bridge

4.4

(24)

Click for details
Get the Appoverlay
Get the AppOne tap to find yournext favorite spots!

The hit list

restaurant
Best 10 Restaurants to Visit in Chicago
February 22 · 5 min read
attraction
Best 10 Attractions to Visit in Chicago
February 22 · 5 min read
Chicago

Plan your trip with Wanderboat

Welcome to Wanderboat AI, your AI search for local Eats and Fun, designed to help you explore your city and the world with ease.

Powered by Wanderboat AI trip planner.
Wanderboat LogoWanderboat

Your everyday Al companion for getaway ideas

CompanyAbout Us
InformationAI Trip PlannerSitemap
SocialXInstagramTiktokLinkedin
LegalTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy

Get the app

© 2025 Wanderboat. All rights reserved.

Posts

Rob HRob H
Great view of this bridge and the city from the Kinzie Street Bridge. There's also a nice little walking path near this bridge. The view of the city from this location is wonderful and probably one of the least known by tourists. It's well worth a walk around the area. There used to be the wonderful smell of chocolate from the chocolate factory near by, but unfortunately they were forced to remove the emissions. Take walk another another block north to the Kinzie street bridge to take a great shot of this bridge and the city with the river, it's breathtaking.
Dario ChavezDario Chavez
The old Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge is certainly an interesting spot with lots of history. Urban exploration is one of my favorite activities. I always enjoy visiting remnants of days past, especially old industrial structures. If you find yourself in the area you should make a stop, it would be a great place for photos. As another reviewer noted, I wish it was better kept. Can't have it all I suppose.
Captain Jonathan MeyerCaptain Jonathan Meyer
Great piece of Chicago history!!! At one time, this was the largest railroad drawbridge in the world. Located just north of Wolf Point, this is very iconic! And if you go by land, they have stairs to climb!
See more posts
See more posts
hotel
Find your stay

Pet-friendly Hotels in Chicago

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Great view of this bridge and the city from the Kinzie Street Bridge. There's also a nice little walking path near this bridge. The view of the city from this location is wonderful and probably one of the least known by tourists. It's well worth a walk around the area. There used to be the wonderful smell of chocolate from the chocolate factory near by, but unfortunately they were forced to remove the emissions. Take walk another another block north to the Kinzie street bridge to take a great shot of this bridge and the city with the river, it's breathtaking.
Rob H

Rob H

hotel
Find your stay

Affordable Hotels in Chicago

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Get the Appoverlay
Get the AppOne tap to find yournext favorite spots!
The old Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge is certainly an interesting spot with lots of history. Urban exploration is one of my favorite activities. I always enjoy visiting remnants of days past, especially old industrial structures. If you find yourself in the area you should make a stop, it would be a great place for photos. As another reviewer noted, I wish it was better kept. Can't have it all I suppose.
Dario Chavez

Dario Chavez

hotel
Find your stay

The Coolest Hotels You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

hotel
Find your stay

Trending Stays Worth the Hype in Chicago

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Great piece of Chicago history!!! At one time, this was the largest railroad drawbridge in the world. Located just north of Wolf Point, this is very iconic! And if you go by land, they have stairs to climb!
Captain Jonathan Meyer

Captain Jonathan Meyer

See more posts
See more posts

Reviews of Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge

4.8
(58)
avatar
5.0
7y

Great view of this bridge and the city from the Kinzie Street Bridge.

There's also a nice little walking path near this bridge. The view of the city from this location is wonderful and probably one of the least known by tourists. It's well worth a walk around the area. There used to be the wonderful smell of chocolate from the chocolate factory near by, but unfortunately they were forced to remove the emissions.

Take walk another another block north to the Kinzie street bridge to take a great shot of this bridge and the city with the river, it's...

   Read more
avatar
5.0
6y

The old Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge is certainly an interesting spot with lots of history. Urban exploration is one of my favorite activities. I always enjoy visiting remnants of days past, especially old industrial structures. If you find yourself in the area you should make a stop, it would be a great place for photos. As another reviewer noted, I wish it was better kept. Can't have it...

   Read more
avatar
5.0
3y

Great piece of Chicago history!!! At one time, this was the largest railroad drawbridge in the world. Located just north of Wolf Point, this is very iconic! And if you go by land, they have...

   Read more
Page 1 of 7
Previous
Next