Posts from June 25th, 2026

When most people think about Chicago, they picture skyscrapers, deep-dish pizza, Wrigley Field, or the Riverwalk. Boating typically doesn't make the list—but it sure should.

Chicago has one of the most impressive municipal marina systems anywhere in the United States. Stretching along 14 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, the city operates ten public harbors with more than 6,000 slips, making it the largest municipal harbor system in the country.

Even if you've lived here for years, there's a good chance you've never explored all of them.

The Skyline Looks Different From the Water

One of the best parts about boating in Chicago is that the skyline was almost designed to be viewed from Lake Michigan. From the water, there are no buildings blocking your view. It's just the city rising straight out of the shoreline.

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