Chicago Riverwalk

The Riverwalk as seen from Upper Wacker Drive looking down at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The Chicago Riverwalk is an open, pedestrian waterfront located on the south bank of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois. It spans from Lake Shore Drive to Franklin Street. It is often called the city's "Second Lakefront".^[1] It contains lush green spaces, cafes, retail spaces and is an overall "great place where office workers and families can relax, and a great place to get a bite to eat.”^[2]

Chicago Riverwalk Media

The riverwalk in December 2012
Riverwalk in 2009 in front of 205 West Wacker Drive at Wells St. bridge
Chicago Riverwalk from DuSable Bridge (Michigan Ave), 2016

References

↑ Kamin, Blair. "Cityscapes: City's second waterfront: Riverwalk improved, but hurdles remain". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
↑ "Chicago Riverwalk". City of Chicago. Retrieved 3 October 2012.

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[1] Kamin, Blair. "Cityscapes: City's second waterfront: Riverwalk improved, but hurdles remain". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2012.

[2] "Chicago Riverwalk". City of Chicago. Retrieved 3 October 2012.

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