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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
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
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge
Chicago, IL 60654
Museum of Broadcast Communications
440 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606
Marshall Suloway/ North LaSalle Dr Bridge
W Wacker Dr & North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60601
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, United States
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 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, United States
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North
410 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
Moxy Chicago Downtown
530 N La Salle Dr, 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(59)
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, Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge, Museum of Broadcast Communications, Marshall Suloway/ North LaSalle Dr Bridge, 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
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Website
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Nearby attractions of Franklin–North Orleans Street Bridge

The Merchandise Mart

The Jetty | Riverwalk

The Boardwalk | Riverwalk

Chicago Riverwalk - West End

Wells Street Bridge

The Mart River Park

Cadillac Palace Theatre

Chicago & Northwestern Railway Bridge

Museum of Broadcast Communications

Marshall Suloway/ North LaSalle Dr Bridge

The Merchandise Mart

The Merchandise Mart

4.5

(1.2K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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The Jetty | Riverwalk

The Jetty | Riverwalk

4.8

(211)

Open until 10:00 PM
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The Boardwalk | Riverwalk

The Boardwalk | Riverwalk

4.9

(58)

Open 24 hours
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Chicago Riverwalk - West End

Chicago Riverwalk - West End

4.9

(292)

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

Beatnik On The River

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

4.7

(1.7K)

$$$$

Closed
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Marshall's Landing

Marshall's Landing

4.5

(261)

$$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Gilt Bar

Gilt Bar

4.6

(903)

$$$

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details
Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee

4.3

(440)

$

Open until 7:00 PM
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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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Reviews of Franklin–North Orleans Street Bridge

4.7
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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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