DuSable Harbor — Attraction in Chicago

First off! During my initial visit I ate a lot of bugs while on route on my bike, hehe the joy's of cycling along the Lakefront. I actually never knew that DuSable Harbor existed until I came out one early morning to watch the sunrise on the Lakefront. I fell in love with the sunrise view with the Navy Pier from a distance which resulted in more visits for therapeutic reasons via my bike. I now come here mostly when I want to get further away from the West side of town to take in the beauty of the Lakefront. As a fitness enthusiasts & nature lover, I live for mornings like I have experienced at DuSable Harbor because you can see and hear the runners running along the lakefront path while the sun rises. In addition, I love the feeling of being sandwiched in-between the cities skyscrapers and the Harbor itself which consists of many sailboats & birds.

DuSable Harbor is yet another one of the many intriguing spots around Chicago that will make you re-think if you are in another city other than Chicago until you see some of the key landmarks like Navy Pier and select skyscrapers that are known to Chicago. With that being said I hope this review assists you in any way, plus the pictures...

Harbor is first class. The harbor system in chicago seems to work quite well...perhaps due to the fact that it is run by an outside contractor. DuSable parking is fine if you're using a pass. Each vessel is allowed to purchase two. If you have guests, however, the system falls apart. A vehicle without a pass will have to take a ticket as they enter. The first 10 minutes are supposed to be free (for dropping off, picking up people/equipment). Don't count on the machine to be properly programmed. Even a quick 5-minute drop off costs $$. If you had spent the day there, you pay at the kiosk near the exit...that is if the kiosk computer can read your ticket. Any moisture at all will negate your ticket...you now can't get out. I had to walk to the store/restaurant already 3 X this summer to have them let me out. Unofficially I am told it is the worst system they've ever seen, so I hope a change is made for 2013. Stay tuned and park elsewhere if you can walk a few blocks. You'll save $$$ and much...

We were in town for a concert, & did some quick sightseeing with someone who had never been to the area. We didn't have much time because of the traffic pattern having changed while they are doing construction on the road, but we had to take her to the water's edge at least and this was the quickest point from where we were (March '25). The area was well maintained and clean. Plenty of space to run or walk if you wished, on the sidewalk running along the water. Wished we had had more time for a longer walk but it was also a perfect point to have an Uber pick us up before the concert (If traveling while they are doing construction on the road near the airport, make sure you are checking times of travel if taking a car/taxi. What took us 20-30 in previous trips took us 45 min to an hour to get out near...