Bike Tour of Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods
This is the tour that made Bobby famous! Bobby’s Bike Hike is America’s longest-running city bicycle tour company, and has been repeatedly recognized for excellence by National Geographic, USA Today, The Associated Press, Conde Nast Traveler, and more! Bobby’s now offers over a dozen specialized tours, but The Lakefront Neighborhoods ride is what started it all. Join one of Bobby’s expert guides on this 3-hour romp through Chicago’s beautiful North Side neighborhoods. See the ever-rising skyscrapers of Streeterville, the luxe residential property of the Gold Coast, the cozy artists’ village of Old Town, and the rolling greenery of Lincoln Park. You’ll finish off with a cruise down the Lakefront Trail, one of the most popular waterfront bike paths in the nation. This leisure-paced journey is sure to make memories that’ll last a lifetime! Tour departs from 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago.
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Pass By: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-2644
Opened in 1967, The Museum of Contemporary Art, or MCA, is home to one of the largest collections of post-WWII visual art in the world.
Pass By: St Michael Catholic Church in Old Town, 1633 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Located in the heart of Old Town, stunning St. Michael’s Church is one of less than a dozen buildings to have survived the Great Chicago Fire of 187
Pass By: The Magnificent Mile, North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s premier commercial district, home to upscale shops, cool restaurants and hotels, and Michigan Avenue.
Stop At: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-4757
The Lincoln Park Zoo is free for all to enjoy and is home to hundreds of beautiful animals from all over the world including lions, tigers, penguins, reptiles, gorillas, and camels.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lake Michigan, Beaches for swimming, IL
One of the five Great Lakes and a beautiful Chicago staple.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: North Avenue Beach, 1600 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60613
North Avenue Beach is one of the Windy City’s most popular public beaches. It features white sand, kayak and jet-ski rentals, bars, restaurants, and the clear, freshwater of the great Lake Michigan.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lakefront Trail, 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-3414
The sprawling Lakefront Trail is an 18-mile, paved bike and walking path that straddles the shore of Lake Michigan, and connects the Windy City’s north and south side neighborhoods.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois
Enjoy the oppulent mansions along Chicago's lakefront
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Town, Old Town, Chicago, Illinois
Enjoy Chicago's beautiful neighborhood just north of downtown. Old Town survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois
Gorgeous neighborhood on the north coast of Chicago
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lakefront Trail, 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-3414
Enjoy the most gorgeous section the 20 mile Lakefront Bike Trail
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"This tour is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Professional guides blend quality information, group interaction, and most of all, fun, to create an unforgettable Chicago experience. Bikes are provided. Child bikes, seats and tagalongs are available."
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Storage for larger bags/items available for free"
"Please note: children must be strong, capable riders and be able to bike for 9 miles"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"TripAdvisor rated Bobby’s Bike Hike its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002."
"Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately. If extreme weather forces cancellation there will be options to change tours or refund."
"Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.