When is the best time to visit Northerly Island Natural Area?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
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Northerly Island Natural Area
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Northerly Island Natural Area is a peaceful lakeside preserve with sweeping views of Lake Michigan and Chicago's skyline. Expect winding walking trails, native plantings and abundant birdlife — ideal for photography, jogging, or quiet nature walks. Visit for a relaxed outdoor escape and accessible waterfront scenery just south of the city.
Quick answers
Northerly Island Natural Area in short
Is Northerly Island Natural Area indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Northerly Island Natural Area?
1400 S Linn White Dr,Chicago, IL 60605.
Right now · 3:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
58°
Overcast
- Feels
- 56°
- Rain
- 9%
- Wind
- 8mph
- 4pm
58° - 5pm57°
- 6pm56°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Northerly Island Natural Area
- 2 Northerly Island Park · 10 min
- 3 Prairie District Park · 17 min
- 4 The Battle of Fort Dearborn Park · 17 min
- 5 Chicago Women's Park & Garden · 20 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 19 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Jogging
- Waterfront
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Casual
- Family friendly
- Pet owners
- Tourists
Around Motor Row
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Northerly Island ParkPark · 10 min walk
Prairie District ParkPark · 17 min walk
Good nowThe Battle of Fort Dearborn ParkPark · 17 min walk
Good nowChicago Women's Park & GardenPark · 20 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time