Des Plaines River Canoe Trip One-time only
Sun, Sep 27 · 8:00 AM
Skokie
Waterfront Spots in Chicago worth going out for.
The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.
I keep track of waterfront spots in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.
See these on a map
Browse Chicago neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
Top picks
Nature Oasis: Community Bonfire One-time only
Tue, Oct 20 · 5:00 PM
Near North Side
Fall Family Play Day One-time only
Fri, Oct 23 · 4:00 PM
Skokie
Steelworkers Park
South Chicago
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
Lemont
Wild Mile Chicago Newcomer
Goose Island
Clark (Richard) Park
Roscoe Village
Tofte Trails Newcomer
Tofte
Seward (William) Park
Near North Side
Horner (Henry) Park
Irving Park
Not everyone knows about these
Golden Hour at Northerly Island
Wed, Sep 30 · 5:00 PM
Near South Side
Chicago Astronomer at Northerly Island One-time only
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:00 PM
Near South Side
Superior Hiking Trail Oberg Mountain Loop Hot right now
Tofte Township
Artist's Point
Grand Marais
Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Lake View
Humboldt Park Natural Area
West Town
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Frequently asked questions
How are these waterfront spots in Chicago chosen?
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Is everything here still happening?
Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.
How do I find something that suits me?
Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.
Do I need an account?
No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.
Is it free?
Yes, completely.