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Michigan Avenue Bridge

Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 (Near North Side)
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Ranked #38 of 333 attractions in Chicago
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Type: Bridges
Traveler Description: The view from the bridge is one of the best vistas the city has to offer.  The friezes on the bridgetender towers are well executed but the subject... more »
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New York City, New York
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55 reviews 55 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

No joking! i was there in Feb., people said that was the most coldest period in Chicago. Local people dont dare to go out from the heats. I took a walk with a friend from North Michigan to the Bean. WHen i was crossing the bridge, the wind blow over couple times. We feel the pain, like people slap on... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 via mobile

The only bad thing is the bridge move a lot while bus are passing. It's a nice starting of a walk by Mile Magnificient Mile.

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Gurnee, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Hey, its not Paris, but who cares? Lovely on a warm fall day. Great architecture. Love to watch the boats and barges

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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51 attraction reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We walked on this to get to the Magnificent Mile. The views of the Chicago River were probably one of the best.

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detroit
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81 reviews 81 reviews
29 attraction reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

This is truly a lovely bridge but very short, You really do get a great view when you stop in the middle, I took some great pictures. The only thing is there is so much traffic going across and crowds of people walking over it, that you don't really see the beauty of it. I reminded me of Tower Bridge... More

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Walker, Michigan
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30 attraction reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

We picked a spot early this morning by the bridge to see the river turn green. It was pretty crowded for sure, but something we had to see at least once. Police were constantly yelling at people stopping to take pictures and slowing down pedestrian traffic. Other than St Paddys Day, its just another bridge.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

Well tourists will want to see it and walk across it - watch out for locals who hate tourists that stop on bridge to take a picture. You might get bumped or a nasty comment. If you visit on St. Pat's day, you can see the river dyed green.

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Elmhurst, IL
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

I really like to stand on the bridge and watch the boats, people and to see the buildings. There is alot to see from that point.

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Lansing, Michigan
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

Chicago is simply amazing. I am attaching a picture I took from the bridge in June 2012. This city is full of energy and you can not beat the restaurants/shops. Make sure you walk down to Giordano's pizza! No need for a car, you can walk, bus around the city. Giordano's is within the "LOOP" We walked down to the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013

On any of my 5 visits to the capital of Illinois , I always took some time to admire this simple but good looking and elegant bridge with its magnificent encounter to the North side of the Chicago River . With it's twin levels for heavy and light vehicles, it provides a stupendous crossing of the river after which name... More

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