There is something beautiful about being by a river, particularly if you can walk near it. Many Illinois towns are near rivers, and some of them have gorgeous river walks. Here are 10 charming Illinois towns that have delightful river walks.
- Naperville
Ratul Malti/Flickr Around since 1981, this river walk spans 1.75 miles. Brick paths, fountains, and bridges make it truly delightful.
- Batavia
Chris Phan/Flickr This river walk provides an awesome view of the river both to the north and the south. You can see an amazing dam as well as a wild flower sanctuary.
- McHenry
City of McHenry/Facebook This delightful riverwalk connects all the downtown McHenry neighborhoods. Fine dining and even a theater are out along the river.
- St. Charles
David Wilson/Flickr This is the place to go for a panoramic view of downtown St. Charles. Expect to see plenty of bikers and runners as they take in the gorgeous scenery.
- Fulton
Dennis Carr/Flickr This area provides an awesome view of the Mississippi River. Make sure to check out Mississippi River Lock and Dam 13.
- Rockford
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Rockford’s riverwalk features its museum campus, which has an art museum, orchestra, and Discovery Center Museum. There is even a 236-foot, cable-stayed bridge for pedestrians to walk over.
- Aurora
David Wilson/Flickr This riverwalk follows the river, but also features amazing RiverEdge Park. This 30-acre park has a 10-acre music venue, canoe/kayak launch, and a VIP rooftop deck.
- Elgin
Eli Naeher/Flickr This is a beautiful place to come walk your dog and feed the ducks. Make sure to check out gorgeous Walton Island park.
- Yorkville
John Menard/Flickr This riverwalk is also along the Fox River. Bicentennial Riverfront Park is good for fishing, kayaking, and tubing.
- Geneva
julie corsi/Flickr This river walk is awesome for biking or walking. Make sure to check out Island Park, a nice playground for little ones.
Can’t get enough river views? Check out these awesome Illinois river towns.
Ratul Malti/Flickr
Around since 1981, this river walk spans 1.75 miles. Brick paths, fountains, and bridges make it truly delightful.
Chris Phan/Flickr
This river walk provides an awesome view of the river both to the north and the south. You can see an amazing dam as well as a wild flower sanctuary.
City of McHenry/Facebook
This delightful riverwalk connects all the downtown McHenry neighborhoods. Fine dining and even a theater are out along the river.
David Wilson/Flickr
This is the place to go for a panoramic view of downtown St. Charles. Expect to see plenty of bikers and runners as they take in the gorgeous scenery.
Dennis Carr/Flickr
This area provides an awesome view of the Mississippi River. Make sure to check out Mississippi River Lock and Dam 13.
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Rockford’s riverwalk features its museum campus, which has an art museum, orchestra, and Discovery Center Museum. There is even a 236-foot, cable-stayed bridge for pedestrians to walk over.
This riverwalk follows the river, but also features amazing RiverEdge Park. This 30-acre park has a 10-acre music venue, canoe/kayak launch, and a VIP rooftop deck.
Eli Naeher/Flickr
This is a beautiful place to come walk your dog and feed the ducks. Make sure to check out gorgeous Walton Island park.
John Menard/Flickr
This riverwalk is also along the Fox River. Bicentennial Riverfront Park is good for fishing, kayaking, and tubing.
julie corsi/Flickr
This river walk is awesome for biking or walking. Make sure to check out Island Park, a nice playground for little ones.
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