Lakefront Trail – South
Lakefront Trail – South
Chicago’s Lakefront Trail is 18.5 miles of bicycle and pedestrian path along Lake Michigan stretching all the way from the south to north side of the city. The lakefront trail is full of amazing views, beaches and parks. It also connects you to the best attractions in the city and to Chicago’s diversified neighborhoods.
Starting from Millennium Park or Navy Pier, the south trail goes for about 10 miles.
Some points of interests along the way:
- Millennium Park
- Grant Park
- Buckingham Fountain
- Museum Campus: Shedd Aquarium, Planetarium, Field Museum
- Soldier Field
- 12 Street Beach & Northerly Island Park
- China Town
- Convention Center
- 31st Street Beach
- 53rd and 57th Street Beach
- Hyde Park and University of Chicago
- Museum of Science and Industry
- DuSable Black History Museum
- Jackson Park
- Osaka Japanese Garden
- South Shore Cultural Center
Round trip is 20 miles but you don’t have to ride the entire trail in one day. A good 1-2 hours round trip is to Museum Campus and back.
