When is the best time to visit Chicago Harbor Lighthouse?
It's at its best mornings, afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
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LandmarkLakeshore East
Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
- 4.8144 reviews
- Free
Perched at the mouth of the Chicago River, Chicago Harbor Lighthouse offers salty lake breezes, sweeping skyline and lake views, and a strong sense of maritime history. Visitors come for scenic photos, a quiet spot to watch boats and sunsets, and to appreciate the lighthouse's historic architecture and role in Chicago's harbor life.
Quick answers
Chicago Harbor Lighthouse in short
Is Chicago Harbor Lighthouse indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Chicago Harbor Lighthouse?
Chicago Harbor,Chicago, IL 60603.
Right now · 3:15 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
- 57°
- Rain
- 9%
- Wind
- 7mph
- 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 Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
- 2 Navy Pier Wheel · 20 min
- 3 Tall Ship Windy · 20 min
- 4 Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze · 20 min
- 5 Navy Pier · 20 min
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 144 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Sunset views
- Scenic views
- Waterfront
- Historic landmarks
The feel
- Historic
- Spacious
- Quiet
- Tourists
- Couples
- Family friendly
Around Lakeshore East
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time