

Chicago River Tours and Tickets
Winding its way through the heart of the Windy City, the Chicago River flows past some of the city’s most notable architecture, including the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), Wrigley Building, and Navy Pier. The river also offers opportunities for exploration, such as river cruises, kayaking, and canoeing, along a revamped riverfront.
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Chicago Architecture River Cruise

Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour

45-Minute Chicago River Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile

Chicago Sunset Cruise

45-Minute Chicago Architecture Boat Tour from Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago Urban Adventure River and Lake Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

Chicago River Tiki Bar Cruise from Chicago Riverwalk

Big Bus Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Chicago City Minibus Tour with Optional Architecture River Cruise

Chicago in a Day: Food, History and Architecture Combo Walking Tour

Chicago Insider Segway Tour

Chicago City Minibus Tour

Best of Chicago: History & Culture Walking Tour with Chocolate and Popcorn

Chicago Walking Tour: Modern Architecture

Private Chicago Highlights Driving Tour

Walking Food Tour in Chicago: River North Historical Small Group Discovery

Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: See Interiors of Chicago River Tour Buildings

2-Hour Chicago Holiday Lights Segway Tour

Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront

Fright Hike: Chicago Halloween Bike Tour

Chicago Scavenger Hunt: Chicago's Magnificent Mile

Private Chicago Scenic Driving Tour

Vice, Crime and Gangsters in Chicago: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
People Also Ask
The most unique characteristic about the Chicago River is that the river actually runs backwards from its original mouth in Lake Michigan. The river was civil engineered to run the opposite way of its natural flow. Also, the Chicago River runs right through Chicago, allowing people to get great views while wandering the city.
...MoreNo, you aren’t allowed to swim in the Chicago River. There are many reasons the water is unsafe to swim in, ranging from hazardous bacteria to boat traffic. Plus, even though the Chicago River is cleaner today than it used to be, you should still steer clear of swimming in the water.
...MoreWhile visiting the Windy City, you may notice that the Chicago River is especially blue. The river is blue because the river’s clay bottom, lake water, and algae all mix to present a bluish color. This is most evident on warmer days, especially in the summertime.
...MoreYes, the Chicago River does indeed have fish that call it home, and you can go fishing in certain areas. The types of fish you’ll find include carp, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, catfish, and rock bass. You can also catch (and see) crayfish there, too.
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