This Nighttime River Float Through Chicago Belongs On Your Illinois Bucket List
By Will Suphan|Published May 08, 2024
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Will has been living in Arizona off and on for 30+ years in the Phoenix Metro and Tucson areas. He has traveled all over the state as well as having lived all over the Southwest. He's been writing for OnlyInYourState for one year and has previously written for Digital Journal. Will has a passion for travel and writing and combining the two is what he loves most. He loves solo international travel and has been to Thailand, France, Japan, and Cambodia.
Everyone knows what a spectacular city Chicago is, however, there’s a unique way to experience our city that is not known to many. Did you know that you can take a nighttime kayak trip along the Chicago River and see a spectacular river of lights? Let’s take a trip with Kayak Chicago on the City Lights Night Paddle. This nighttime river float in Illinois is a remarkable way to see Chicago.
Most people take to the skyscrapers to get stunning views of Chicago, however, there’s nothing like seeing the spectacular Chicago skyline from a kayak in the Chicago River. With Kayak Chicago, you can do just that and even better, you can do it at night!
When the sun sets, a unique tour gets underway. The City Lights Night Paddle is great for people of any experience level and the guides are friendly and helpful and will make the tour a breeze. No experience is required, but you must be able to physically paddle the kayak.
Seeing towers of lights surrounding you and the reflections on the water is a magical way to explore downtown. I’ll bet you’ve never seen the city like this!
The scintillating scenery will fill you with a sense of wonder and awe at the beauty of this city at night. This is truly one of the most wonderful ways to experience it.
For an extra special treat, take the fireworks tour and get even more of an amazing light show! A sky full of fireworks, while surrounded by beautiful architecture, is truly something!
Are you ready to see Chicago like never before? Book a tour as soon as you can because it can fill up fast and you’ll definitely want to experience this!
Have you ever taken a nighttime river float in Illinois like the City Lights Night Paddle in Chicago? What are your favorite ways to experience the city? Tell us all about them in the comments. Make sure to follow Kayak Chicago on Facebook for the most recent updates. While you’re staying in Chicago, do some exploring and see some of the most beautiful places we have: