What is Chicago Riverwalk known for?

The Riverwalk is a lifestyle — a uniquely Chicago one, with a little of something for everyone. Eat, drink, play, and explore with stunning outdoor bars and restaurants, museums, pier fishing, boat trips, kayaking, public art, bird-watching, and a harmonious blend of sublime nature and shiny city.



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Free to the public | Hours 6 am - 11 pm The Chicago River is a treasured natural amenity in the urban canyon of world famous architecture and the Chicago RiverwaIk allows a close proximity to the waterway.

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Chicago is designated as a Gold-level community due to its excellent design guidelines and policy approaches that support walking and pedestrian safety.

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Located on the south bank of the Chicago River, the award-winning, pedestrian-friendly Chicago Riverwalk stretches 1.25 miles from Lake Michigan to Lake Street. Along the way you'll discover intimate coves, breezy cafes, wineries and bars, public art, monuments, museums, and a boatload of excursions on the water.

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Driving. The San Antonio River Walk is 15 miles long and flows through about 5 miles of downtown San Antonio. While there is no specific River Walk address, you can use the Shops at Rivercenter located on the River Walk as your GPS guide: 849 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205.

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9: Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is easy to navigate on foot and that's especially true for its downtown area. Many other parts of the city have sidewalks and pedestrian-friendly designs, too. Some of the best walkable areas include East Ukrainian Village, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Noble Square and Oak Park.

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Thanks to public transit, walkable sidewalks, bike lanes and easy access to car sharing, you can get around Chicago pretty well without actually owning a car. However, you may need to use one for a longer trip outside of the city.

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9: Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is easy to navigate on foot and that's especially true for its downtown area. Many other parts of the city have sidewalks and pedestrian-friendly designs, too. Some of the best walkable areas include East Ukrainian Village, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Noble Square and Oak Park.

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