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Kayak in Chicago
Wateriders offers the original guided Chicago kayak tour. Since 1997 we have led thousands of adventurous people from all over the globe on a kayaking expedition into the history and architecture of Chicago.
Wateriders offers a unique opportunity to experience Chicago's magnificent architecture and history from the peaceful platform of a flat water recreational sea kayak. Paddling through the steel and concrete canyons in the heart of downtown Chicago offers a 'duck's eye view' gives you a vantage point unparalleled by any other tour. Being in a human powered boat offers you the freedom to move at your own pace and rhythm and gives you the flexibility to get up close to ducks, blue heron, turtles and many species of fish.
Architectural/Historical- The history of Chicago is inseparable from the Chicago River. The region's original inhabitants, the Pottawattami and Ojibwa Indians, paddled the river before explorers arrived in 1673. This tour gives you an understanding of how Chicago's now magnificent skyline grew from a small 19th century village to a preeminent modern city. The Chicago River provides an elegant and beautiful way to view Chicago's magnificent, and ever growing skyline.
Ghost & Gangsters - This is the only tour on the Chicago River offering insight into Chicago's rich and colorful gangster history in a single or tandem kayak. Your three hour paddle will take you over the most haunted spot on the river, a stones throw from the head quarters of Chicago's first crime lord and immerse you in the history of the famous drunken segregated vice districts where many of Chicago's most memorable gangsters got their start.
Rentals - Interested in just renting a kayak? Look no further; we offer rentals of single and tandem recreational kayaks and are the closest rental location to downtown Chicago. Located across the southern tip of Goose Island you are only 15 minutes from downtown, 30-45 min from Navy Pier and 45 min -1hour from China Town. $15/hr singles; $25/hr tandem.
Firework paddles - Enjoy paddling at twilight to Navy Pier and watching the spectacular fireworks display. Trips operate Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, Saturdays from 8:30-11:30 and Wednesdays from 7:45-10:45. The cost is $50 per person, reservations required.
Moonlight paddles - Join us as we begin our tour at dusk and return after sunset. This tour offers the landscape of Chicago bathed in twilight as we paddle into the heart of Chicago and paddle back under the city lights admiring the artistic accents each building offers with their unique lighting designs.
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