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

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    Construction in 2002

  • Chicago River in Chicago 2012-0241

    The riverwalk in December 2012

  • Chicago Riverwalk in 2009; in front of 205 West Wacker (at southwest corner of Wells Street Bridge)

    Riverwalk in 2009 in front of 205 West Wacker Drive at Wells St. bridge

  • Chicago Riverwalk from DuSable Bridge

    Chicago Riverwalk from DuSable Bridge (Michigan Ave), 2016

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