Kayaking & Canoeing in Chicago

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Kayaking & Canoeing in Chicago

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  • Erin B
    New York City, NY147 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband and I loved this tour! We did it our first night in Chicago and we learned so much. This is more than a kayaking tour, but also a history tour that provided an excellent base for our later exploration of the city. We took the sunset tour and seeing the skyscrapers lit up against the twilight sky was incredible. There was a downpour at the start of our tour. The guides were wonderful in waiting the rain out and offering a refund to anyone who wanted to cancel or reschedule. They continued to be excellent on the water, keeping the group together and safe from passing boats all the while giving us the most comprehensive history lesson of our time in Chicago, plus interesting facts about the buildings around us. I am so glad we did this and would do the tour again in a heartbeat!
    Written 22 October 2023
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  • Jeffery S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Being in the green dyed water was amazing and having all the people in Chicago watching made it feel like we were part of a river parade. Seeing the city was incredible and the Kayak Chicago guides were amazing. Great safety orientation and guidance along the river. Will definitely be back for a night paddle through Chicago.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Karl D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thanks Phil for a superb tour of the river. Fantastic knowledge of the city architecture and history. I would recomend you higher but they only go up to 5 stars.
    Written 30 September 2023
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  • selopr2
    Chicago, IL7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a great are to see wildlife in the city and a great number of people living here don't even know it exists. I suggest doing one of the early evening cardio kayak classes during the summer and you'll get to see herons, seagulls, and maybe a coyote. If you're an experienced kayaker you don't have to stay with the class. Go early and paddle as far north or south as you can in the first 50 minutes of the 1.5 hour session.
    Written 20 August 2017
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  • bwoe
    Salzburg, Austria534 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    excellent place to hang out on a hot summers day, kayak or canoe with the family around the lagoons. everything provided on spot. safety equipment, single or double kayaks, canoes, etc. wonderful birdlife to watch, turtles sunbathing, fireflies.
    Written 15 August 2018
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