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Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo
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Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo

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  • 4.8941 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 7 pm

A peaceful urban oasis along Lincoln Park Zoo, the Nature Boardwalk offers winding trails, native gardens, and abundant wildlife viewing. Expect quiet, spacious paths ideal for photography, casual nature walks, and family outings — visit to reconnect with nature and see birds, turtles, and seasonal plantings. Facilities are basic and outdoors, so dress for the weather and bring a camera or binoculars.

Right now · 9:30 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 7 pm
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

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Hours

Open now · till 7 pm
monday
7 AM–7 PM
tuesday
7 AM–7 PM
wednesday
7 AM–7 PM
thursday
7 AM–7 PM
friday
7 AM–7 PM
saturday
7 AM–7 PM
sundayToday
7 AM–7 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo
  2. 2 Dream Lady · 4 min
  3. 3 Lincoln Park · 8 min
  4. 4 Lakefront Trail · 14 min
  5. 5 Ludlow Charlingtons Coffee Shop · 17 min
2121 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsWebsitelpzoo.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 941 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Walking trails
  • Gardens

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around here

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time