Reflections from a new sidewalk canopy during a bridge lift (taken under the N. Michigan Ave. bridge along the Chicago Riverwalk).
The Chicago Riverwalk
The Chicago Riverwalk extends from Lake Michigan to N. Franklin St. on the Main Branch of the Chicago River. Until recently, the path was at river level from Lake Michigan to the N. Michigan Ave. bridge where it continued along Upper Wacker Dr. River sections were accessed from upper Wacker Dr. by staircases at the bridges. In the summer of 2008 the path at river level was extended to the base of the N. State St. bridge. The photographs on this page capture that path.
Looking down on the Chicago Riverwalk passing under the N. Columbus Dr. bridge (foreground).
The south bank path starts at Lake Michigan and passes under the N. Lake Shore Dr. bridge (background).
Looking west along the Chicago Riverwalk as it passes under an open N. Michigan Ave. bridge.
Looking west along the Chicago Riverwalk toward the N. State St. bridge (background) from under the N. Wabash Ave. bridge.