🏙️⚓ Scenic Riverwalk Walk: Centennial Fountain ➡️ Island Party Hut 🌆🍹

🏙️⚓ Scenic Riverwalk Walk: Centennial Fountain ➡️ Island Party Hut 🌆🍹

Walk the Chicago Riverwalk: Centennial Fountain to Island Party Hut

We’re not done with summer just yet! ☀️ Join us for a late Friday afternoon walk along Chicago’s beautiful downtown Riverwalk — from Centennial Fountain in McClurg Court to Island Party Hut — followed by food & drinks at one of the many spots along the river.

Options include Chicago Brewhouse, Beat Kitchen, The Northman, Tiny Tapp, City Winery, or even Island Party Hut itself. We may also hop across to the other side for Porter Kitchen, River Roast, or Legal Seafoods. Lots of possibilities! 🍹🍴

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## 📅 Event Details

• Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM
• Distance: ~2.5 miles (easy pace)
• Weather: 🌦️ Weather dependent
• Important Note: The walk does not end where it starts. If you drive, you’ll need to walk/bus back to your car. Strongly suggest public transit! 🚇

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## 📍 Route & Meeting Point

• Start: Centennial Fountain & Water Arc, 400 N. McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611
• End: Island Party Hut, 355 E. Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
  (We may not eat at Island Party Hut — check back for updates if meeting just for the food portion.)

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## 🅿️ Parking & Transit

• Parking: Limited street parking. Use SpotHero / ParkWiz for best rates near the end point.
• Transit: Many CTA bus & train options. Use CTA Trip Planner or Google Maps.

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## 🗺️ Scenic Stops Along the Way

• 🏖️ Centennial Fountain & Water Arc
• 🐦 Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
• ☕ Apple Michigan Ave
• ⛳ The Langham Hotel
• 🌳 Legal Seafoods
• 🐦 River Roast
• 🗿 Blue Bottle Coffee
• 🐕 Merchandise Mart
• ⚓ Sweet Home Gelato
• 🌈 Tiny Tapp
• 🌿 City Winery
• 🍻 Chicago Brewhouse
• 🍔 O’Briens Riverwalk Café
• 🎶 Beat Kitchen
• ⚓ The Northman Riverwalk
• 🌴 Island Party Hut

More info: Chicago Riverwalk

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## ✅ What to Bring

• 💧 Water
• 🧴 Sunscreen & hand sanitizer
• 👟 Good walking shoes
• 👕 Dress for Chicago’s summer/fall weather
• 🚻 Plan ahead — washrooms are limited along the Riverwalk

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Food/Drink Options include:

• 🍻 Chicago Brewhouse (https://www.chicagobrewhouse.com/)
• 🎶 Beat Kitchen on the River (https://beatkitchen.com/riverwalk/)
• 🍏 The Northman Beer & Cider Garden (https://www.thenorthman.com/riverwalk)
• ☕ Tiny Tapp & Café (https://www.tinytapp.com/)
• 🍷 City Winery at the Riverwalk (https://citywinery.com/chicago/riverwalk)
• 🌴 Island Party Hut (https://islandpartyhut.com/)

We may also hop across to the other side for:

• 🍽️ Porter Kitchen & Deck (https://porterchicago.com/)
• 🐟 River Roast (https://riverroastchicago.com/)
• 🦞 Legal Sea Foods (https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/chicago/)

## 📌 No-Show Policy

• 🚫 3 no-shows (without updating RSVP) = no sign-ups for 3 months
• ⏰ Cut-off to update RSVP = event start time
• 📱 If you miss the start, message the host directly
• ❌ Not checking in with the host = counts as a no-show

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💫 Come for the scenery, fresh air, and great company — and stay for a relaxing meal & drink on the river to toast the end of summer!