The riverwalk is the heart of downtown Chicago and is a popular destination for locals and tourists. Whenever I bring my couples for their engagement photos I tell them to bring their walking shoes because the riverwalk is over 8 blocks of killer photo backdrops! The river is surrounded by the cities most beautiful buildings it’s hard to not find a good spot to take a photo!

The Riverwalk is also a great place for a date night with so many fun activities including…

• A stroll along the river
• Kayak tours
• Architecture tours (highly recommend)
• Delicious food and drinks at river front restaurants and bars

You can even get married on a riverboat like the Odyssey and enjoy Chicago’s most beautiful views with your guests!

Favorite Photo Locations

Floating Gardens

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Where the river splits

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On and under the Bridges

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Michigan Ave

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Wrigley Building

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Where to Park:

There is always metered street parking on Kenzie Street about 2 blocks from the river or parking garages you can get for cheap using apps like Park Whiz and Spot Hero!

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