Tour
Riverwalk West
The city of Chicago's Riverwalk is finally complete, stretching from Lake Michigan to Lake Street. Join us on a walk through this linear park, a magnet for outdoor recreation and fun that some are calling Chicago's new "coastline."
We'll visit the six "rooms" or locations where you can walk, sit or eat while enjoying the view of passing boats, canoes and kayaks. Understand how the Riverwalk was built—and why.
Notes:
- Tour meets at the Vietnam Memorial, which you'll find by walking down the stairs from Wacker Dr. to the river.
- The tour ends at the The Riverbank, which is between Franklin and Lake Streets on the Chicago River level.
- Although it's not required, we recommend making reservations in advance for this tour.
Highlights of this Tour
Chicago Riverwalk
1 W. Lower Wacker Drive
Strolling along Chicago’s beautiful Riverwalk, it’s hard to imagine just how much things have changed…
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Architect/Firm
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) was founded in 1936 by Louis Skidmore and Nathaniel Owings. Partner…
trunnion bascule bridge
Term
trunnion is a French word for "stump" or pivot point; bascule is a French word for "see-saw"; a trunnion…
Marina City
300 N. State St.
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Merchandise Mart
222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza
Size has always mattered in the Midwest.
150 North Riverside
150 N. Riverside
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caisson
Term
a large vertical, concrete pier, cast in place and used in a foundation where the soil is unstable
London Guarantee Building
360 N. Michigan Ave.
Located where Fort Dearborn once stood, the London Guarantee & Accident Building is one of four structures…
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