Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile Suites

This trail heads through the Magnificent Mile north of the Downtown Loop east to the Navy Pier. This is a very popular location near the Chicago city center. Accessibility: There do not appear to be any designated accessible spaces at the north end of the trail. However, there are several designated accessible spaces with striped access aisles in the parking lot off of East Grand Avenue. The trail can be accessed using a sidewalk to the north of the parking lot. It has been marked with a...

A family and pet-friendly paved route with great displays of downtown Chicago and its architecture. Plenty of restaurants and fun along the way. Accessibility: There are no designated accessible spaces at the east end of the trail. However, there are designated accessible spaces with striped access aisles in the parking lot off of East Wacker. The trail can be accessed using a sidewalk to the north of the parking lot. It has been marked with a waypoint. The trail surface is pavement (with...

Navy Pier has been through a lot since it opened in 1916 as an entertainment venue and Great Lakes cargo facility. During its life, the pier has housed soldiers, the Red Cross and civil defense units, served as a Naval training center and provided a home for the Chicago campus of the University of Illinois. Today it is the Midwest's premier tourist destination. Built as Municipal Pier #2, Navy Pier was a part of the visionary Plan for Chicago developed by Daniel Burnham in the early part of...

Generally, this is one of the nicer sections to see Chicago architectures along the river, lake, and marinas. The trail tends to get crowded during weekends, evenings, and nights especially in the summer and fall. There are plenty of access points along the route, and even a few beaches. There is a metro track above the walk to the west side, so it can get quite noisy towards that side.

This park celebrates families as well as the turn of the 21st century The 21st century dawned four years late in Chicago. But when Millennium Park finally opened in 2004, residents quickly forgave the late arrival and cost overruns. The park is a monument to the City of Big Shoulders, a testament to its architectural heritage and a great place for families to play.