Timeline
14:00
Walk through Ping Tom Memorial Park. The riverside Chinese pavilion and bamboo garden offer a peaceful start, and on a clear day, you will get nice southwest side views of the Chicago skyline.
14:20
Stop at Panozzo's Italian Market for a picnic lunch. This neighborhood deli is the perfect place to prepare a sandwich for the walk ahead. Check that you arrive before 17:00 on weekends or 20:00 on weekdays to ensure they are still open.
14:50
Head to 31st St Beach. It is a small, family-friendly spot that is never crowded. Sit on the sand and enjoy the stunning views of the Chicago skyline across the water.
Local tip
The walk from Ping Tom Memorial Park to 31st St Beach is short and flat. Bring your sandwich from Panozzo's to enjoy at the beach.
Check before you go
- Panozzo's Italian Market is open Tu-Fr 10:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-17:00, and Su 10:00-16:00.
- 31st St Beach is a public beach; hours are generally sunrise to sunset.
Worth knowing
- Panozzo's Italian Market is open at 14:20 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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