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- Grover RPensacola, FL17,681 contributionsFor me this was the center of Chicago. The River was the divide between the Magnificent Mile, retail and residential district of downtown, north of the river and the Loop, commercial and visitor district of downtown, south of the river, while Michigan divided the Lake from the Interior. We crossed this bridge multiple times during our visit and it was such an impressive place to be over the water surrounded by the tallest and most important buildings in the city. It is here at the bridge that you find landmark buildings like the Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building. This does not even include the bridge itself which is adorned with architectural features. Finally, we did a river cruise which allowed us to go under the bridge. Again for me, this was the center of Chicago.Written 25 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Grover RPensacola, FL17,681 contributionsMillennium Park is an amazing addition to the traditional gardens of Grant Park. One of the best features is the pedestrian features that allow you to see the park without worrying about the Chicago traffic below. However, the bridge is not the simply connection. It is a piece of art and architecture gem itself and a beautiful feature for the park. We crossed it on our walk and I loved the design and bend of the bridge. It really is something you should see when you are in Chicago.Written 23 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RazorfishLittle Rock, AR3,496 contributionsMy wife and I stayed in the Westin and Had a nice view of the Clark Street Bridge from our hotel room. We crossed it a couple of times when we walked to the location to board the boat for the architectural boat tour and went to Millennium Park. We got a good photo ar sunset one evening.Written 1 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Neta_AviviTel Aviv, Israel3,546 contributionsThe Dearborn Street Bridge is a steel bridge over the Chicago River. It connects the Near North Side with the Loop area of Chicago. It was built in 1834, was the first movable bridge in Chicago and served as the primary crossing point over the Chicago River for the original town (population of 350 at the time). Since then, the bridge was dismantled and replaced a few times. It is another Chicago Landmark and part of the city's beautiful landscape.Written 10 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Allen21096Chicago, IL29,714 contributionsThis bridge was utilized for a jump in the 1980 movie, "The Blues Brothers". It is located just east of the Calumet Fisheries which is at 3259 E. 95th St. between South Houston Ave. and South Avenue N in Chicago. "The Blues Brothers" is even memorialized on a mural at Calumet Fisheries. In the movie, the new Bluesmobile – picked up by Elwood at a Mount Prospect City police auction – demonstrates its prowess by leaping across the East 95th Street Bridge over the Calumet River at Calumet Harbor, on the south side of Chicago,Written 1 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Munir DToronto, Canada630 contributionsI used the Skyway toll bridge yesterday afternoon to connect from Michigan to Wisconsin on my way to Minnesota from Toronto.
The bridge was extremely busy and yet not all booths had manpower. When I got stuck on the first booth, the people who I sought help from over the intercom, could not reset the system to allow me to pay cash. I had to reverse my car to go to another booth. Reversing is dangerous but I had no choice.
This took about 10-15 minutes of my time.
Brief view of the Chicago Skyline from the toll bridge is worth a video.
Munir D.Written 22 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AnnalinePark Ridge, IL7,031 contributionsIt was very slippery when I came to visit the Zoo (because it is located in the Lincoln Park ZOO). Very impressive view of Chicago downtown from here.Written 24 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
- These places are best for bridges in Chicago:
- Michigan Avenue Bridge
- BP Pedestrian Bridge
- Dearborn Street Bridge
- Clark Street Bridge
- 95th Street Bridge