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Franklin–North Orleans Street Bridge — Attraction in Chicago

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Franklin–North Orleans Street Bridge
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The Franklin–Orleans Street Bridge, commonly known as the Franklin Street Bridge, is a bascule bridge over the Chicago River, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was built in October 1920, and is located directly southwest of the Merchandise Mart.
Nearby attractions
The Merchandise Mart
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
The Jetty | Riverwalk
260 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
The Boardwalk | Riverwalk
300 - 390 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
Chicago Riverwalk - West End
306-370 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
Wells Street Bridge
299 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606
The Mart River Park
W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1871, Chicago, IL 60654
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
The Water Plaza | Riverwalk
Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge
Chicago, IL 60654
Museum of Broadcast Communications
440 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606
Nearby restaurants
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Marshall's Landing
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654
Gilt Bar
230 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Blue Bottle Coffee
313 W Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654
Monk's Pub
205 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60606
Prime & Provisions Steakhouse
222 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60601
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
300 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
River Roast
315 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654
Doughnut Vault
401 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654
Beatnik On The River
180 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Nearby local services
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654
ART on THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #470, Chicago, IL 60654
180 N Wacker Dr
180 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
225 West Wacker Drive
225 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
City Staffing
211 W Wacker Dr STE 700, Chicago, IL 60606
Atlas Stationers
227 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
National Bridal Market Chicago
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654
Knot My Boat Charters
350 N LaSalle St Ste. #520, Chicago, IL 60654
The Bassment - Chicago
353 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Discover - 606
350 N Orleans St Suite 660, 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
The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop
171 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
The Westin Chicago River North
320 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown-The Loop
28 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North
410 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
Moxy Chicago Downtown
530 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North
410 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
Hyatt Place Chicago/River North
66 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North
60 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
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Franklin–North Orleans Street Bridge

307 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
4.7(58)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The Franklin–Orleans Street Bridge, commonly known as the Franklin Street Bridge, is a bascule bridge over the Chicago River, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was built in October 1920, and is located directly southwest of the Merchandise Mart.

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attractions: The Merchandise Mart, The Jetty | Riverwalk, The Boardwalk | Riverwalk, Chicago Riverwalk - West End, Wells Street Bridge, The Mart River Park, Cadillac Palace Theatre, The Water Plaza | Riverwalk, Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge, Museum of Broadcast Communications, restaurants: Bavette's Bar & Boeuf, Marshall's Landing, Gilt Bar, Blue Bottle Coffee, Monk's Pub, Prime & Provisions Steakhouse, Chicago Cut Steakhouse, River Roast, Doughnut Vault, Beatnik On The River, local businesses: 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, ART on THE MART, 180 N Wacker Dr, 225 West Wacker Drive, City Staffing, Atlas Stationers, National Bridal Market Chicago, Knot My Boat Charters, The Bassment - Chicago, Discover - 606
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The Merchandise Mart

The Jetty | Riverwalk

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The Boardwalk | Riverwalk

The Boardwalk | Riverwalk

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Chicago Riverwalk - West End

Chicago Riverwalk - West End

4.9

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Open until 10:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Franklin–North Orleans Street Bridge

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

Marshall's Landing

Gilt Bar

Blue Bottle Coffee

Monk's Pub

Prime & Provisions Steakhouse

Chicago Cut Steakhouse

River Roast

Doughnut Vault

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Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

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Marshall's Landing

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Gilt Bar

Gilt Bar

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Open until 11:00 PM
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Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee

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(428)

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Open until 7:00 PM
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Nearby local services of Franklin–North Orleans Street Bridge

222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza

ART on THE MART

180 N Wacker Dr

225 West Wacker Drive

City Staffing

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National Bridal Market Chicago

Knot My Boat Charters

The Bassment - Chicago

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222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza

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ART on THE MART

ART on THE MART

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180 N Wacker Dr

4.1

(1.4K)

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225 West Wacker Drive

225 West Wacker Drive

4.8

(232)

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Eric TsaiEric Tsai
From this bridge you get a great view of the convergence of the 3 branches of the Chicago River, Wolf Point. Great spot to capture a panoramic view of Chicago.
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Amazing city great bridge for pictures must see in chi-town
Laurie Christofano (Chicagoland Realtor)Laurie Christofano (Chicagoland Realtor)
Gorgeous spot for taking pics of the Chicago River scenery
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Gorgeous spot for taking pics of the Chicago River scenery
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4.0
8y

Perfect area to look for parking and start the Chicago River Walk and perfect starting place for walks downtown, the Merchandise Mart and the River North area. Plus from this bridge you get a great view of the convergence of the 3 branches of the Chicago...

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5.0
6y

You feel like you're stepping back in time here on this early 20th century bridge. At the same time, it gives you views of lots of major architecture from Chicago from the 19th, 20th,...

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5.0
2y

From this bridge you get a great view of the convergence of the 3 branches of the Chicago River, Wolf Point. Great spot to capture a panoramic...

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