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Evening

Sunset at Northerly Island, Then City Lights

Catch the last golden light over the lake, then head inland for a classic Chicago dinner.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 15:14

    Northerly Island Park

    Walk the nature trail and pedestrian path at Northerly Island Park. The park faces the skyline, giving you a clear view as the sun sets toward the WSW.

  2. 16:44

    Northerly Island Park

    Stay for the sunset at 16:44. The sky turns bright over the water before fading into twilight.

  3. 17:29

    Pizano's

    Take the walk north-northwest to Pizano's. Order the deep dish pizza. It is open late, so you will have plenty of time to eat before it gets busy.

  4. 18:14

    Andy's Jazz Club

    Walk fifteen minutes to Andy's Jazz Club. Enjoy a drink and listen to straight-ahead jazz performances. The club is open until 01:30 on weekdays.

Local tip

The walk from Northerly Island to Millennium Park takes about 45 minutes. Dress warmly in January as the wind off the lake can be sharp.

Check before you go

  • Northerly Island Park is open from 06:00 to 23:00 daily.
  • Pizano's is open Mo-Fr, Su 11:00-02:00 and Sa 11:00-03:00.
  • Andy's Jazz Club is open Mo-Fr 11:30-01:30 and Sa 17:00-02:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chicago (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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