Chicago River Walk

Museums and Memorials

Wabash Plaza provides a peaceful place for visitors to gather and watch the river, or to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that is the centerpiece of the plaza. The McCormick Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum at Michigan Avenue offers a rare view of the inner workings of Chicago's bridges, and information on the history of the Chicago River.

Cafes and Restaurants

Seasonal outdoor Riverwalk cafes include:

Chicago River Dog between Clark and LaSalle.

Cyrano's Cafe and Wine Bar on the Riverwalk at Columbus:  Cyrano's exquisite view, European setting on the Riverwalk, and authentic, down-to-earth French dishes will delight your eye and nourish your palate. A well selected list of French wines will complete the experience. With its colorful umbrellas, uncomplicated classical cuisine, and songs of Edith Piaf, Cyrano's Café is a truly special, romantic and popular destination.

Friendship on the River between State and Dearborn:  For those who love the sun, the scent of a summer breeze and insist on eating and drinking well, Friendship on the River is an endless promise to you. Your mouth will water from the house specialties - honey glazed orange chicken and grilled BBQ pork on stick are perfectly cooked for the hot summer days.  You will also find many exotic beer and wine choices at this unique cafe by the river.

Lagniappe Cajun Creole Joynt between Dearborn and Clark:  Lagniappe specializes in authentic Creole and Cajun dishes, offering patrons unique or hard to find choices this side of the Bayou. The restaurant was voted one of "The Top 30" Restaurants by Time Out Chicago, and voted one of "The Top 10" Restaurants Taste of Chicago two consecutive years in a row. The Lagniappe Family invite you to come and experience "A Little Something Extra" with traditional favors such as Po Boy's, Blackened Fish and Chicken, Cajun Fried Chicken and Waffles, Daiquiris, Beignets and much more.

O'Briens Riverwalk Cafe at Wabash:  Our American Grill cooks up all of the summer delights. Our younger guests can enjoy a menu to color with crayons, a keepsake children's cup and their own, "kayak kids menu".  Our full bar is stocked with a variety of beers and wines.  Enjoy a relaxing afternoon, while sipping one of our summer cocktails.  All of our menu items are available to be packaged to go, so stop by with your coworkers for lunch on the run. O'Briens Riverwalk Café ... come to refuel, stay to unwind!

Riverwalk Grill between LaSalle and Wells.

Boat and Bike Tours

Boat tours and water taxis are provided by Chicago Water Taxi, Chicago's First Lady, Mercury, Shoreline Water Taxi and Wendella. Bike rentals and tours are provided by Bike & Roll. Crafts are sold on weekends by Women-Eye.

Location:

100 E. Wacker Dr., 500 E. Wacker Dr. - 300 W. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60601

Hours:

Daily, 6 am - 11 pm; most attractions are open mid-May through mid-October.

Admission Costs for the Riverwalk:

The Riverwalk is a public promenade and is FREE. Admission to individual attractions on the Riverwalk varies.

Getting to and from the Riverwalk:

The best way to get to the riverwalk is to rent a Bike and Roll bike at one of our 9 locations and cruise along the lakefront until you get to DuSable Harbor, then head west.

Another great option is Public Transportation:

El: Red Line to Lake; Blue Line to Clark/Lake; Brown, Purple, Pink, Green or Orange Line to State/Lake.

Bus: 2, 3, 6, 10, 20, 22, 26, 29, 36, 62, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 151, 157.