Location:
100 E. Wacker Dr., 500 E. Wacker Dr. - 300 W. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
Hours:
Daily, 6 am - 11 pm; most attractions are open mid-May through mid-October
Admission:
The Riverwalk is a public promenade and is FREE. Admission to individual attractions on the Riverwalk varies.
Accessibility:
- Accessible wheelchair entrance(s)
- Accessible seating area available (if auditorium/stadium venue)
The Riverwalk is partially accessible to persons with disabilities; some sections are accessible only by stairs. Planned future construction will include full accessibility along the entire Riverwalk.
Details: The Riverwalk is accessible to people with mobility disabilities between Lake Shore Drive and State Street. A ramp from Upper Wacker Drive is located in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza at State Street. There is an accessible connection to the lakefront trail at Lake Shore Drive, and an accessible drop off area for vehicles at Lower Stetson, just east of Michigan Avenue. Between Michigan Ave. and Wabash Ave., parking for persons with disabilities is available at O'Briens, call in advance to 312.346.3131. The Riverwalk is not yet accessible west of State Street, although most cafes provide priority seating for people with disabilities on the Upper Wacker sidewalk overlooking the river.
Public Transportation:
El: Red Line to Lake; Blue Line to Clark/Lake; Brown, Purple, Pink, Green or Orange Line to State/Lake; Bus: 2, 3, 6, 10, 20, 22, 26, 29, 36, 62, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 151, 157. For more travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com.
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