Any Chicago area river and lake michgian boaters?

[PowerAddict]

Hey guys, I was just wondering if there was anywhere to moor and get some food and drink. I'm assuming there's no where within 5 miles of downtown on the lake shore, but what about on any of the rivers?

Any and all information helpful! Thanks.

 

[mds47588]

Re: Any Chicago area river and lake michgian boaters?

Navy Pier...would that work for ya or is merely too "touristy"???

I've been to Chicago many a times and it's long been one fo my favorite cities. I'd love to be able to idle down the Chicago river at sunset on a summers evening. Yep...I'm jealous.

Giving it more thought...if you are able to secure a safe place to tie up, the possibilities are truly endless and making me even more jealous.

 

[backyardhockey3]

Re: Any Chicago area river and lake michgian boaters?

Not sure your going to be able to tie off on Navy Pier. Might be able to touch-and-go and let a crewman bring something back to the boat. On the Chicago River there is a ****'s Last Resort and some more upscale ($7 drinks?) kind of a place. Both on the North side of the river right downtown near Marina Tower (giant corn cobs). 1/2 mile from the lake?

 

[PowerAddict]

Re: Any Chicago area river and lake michgian boaters?

wow, I just looked it up. Thats pretty sweet! Any idea how many dock spots there are? I can't see there being too many.

 

[backyardhockey3]

Re: Any Chicago area river and lake michgian boaters?

No idea. That is the Marina Tower I was referring to. Those slips might be for residents only. I would call them. That upscale place does have tie off room. BTW there is a horrible Steve McQueen movie where the bad guy drives off the Marina Tower parking deck and goes in the river.