The River Walk was one of the most fun activities that I did in Chicacgo- asides from Wrigley Field, Mannu's, and Giordano's. Not only is it free, there are also boats that dock (sometimes with stars) along the river and some nice restaurants and/or wine/bars also. But you must being a camera! Because you'll get great views of all of the iconic views, and architecture (for which Chicago is famous) of the buildings. If you're able, don't hesitate of taking a boa tour. The good ones really break eveything down about the history and architecture of the city. For any additional questions or for travel needs (I'm not a travel agent. I help people get to their destinations and economically too!) please contact me at gurutravelcompanion...
Read moreWe went down to the Riverwalk to check out the latest "Art on the Mart" exhibit. It was a beautiful evening. The Riverwalk is a wonderful amenity to the city any time of day but is especially colorful at night with the lights of the city reflecting off the water. People were out walking along the river, the restaurants and bars were partially open, but overall, it felt like things are starting to get back to normal ... hopefully it's a sign of better things to come this summer after a year+ of...
Read moreEvery weekend during the summer, the parks department hosts free fishing from 10 AM to 4 PM here.
This is largely catch and release, where the only fish that are removed are the invasive gobi. It is really great way to spend an hour or two, especially with a kid interested in fishing. The native species that they throw back are counted.
The jetty itself is constructed under the water to give an advantage to the egg laying of native fish.
All in all, it is a really cute area with a...
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