Mercury’s Canine Cruise
The Mercury’s Canine Cruise is a canine-welcoming boat excursion in Chicago, Illinois. While boating on Chicago’s canals, bring your dog along on a leash and spend valuable time together. Kick back, unwind, and take in the city as you listen to a humorous narration of Chicago’s fascinating history and architectural wonders, including highlights that are dog-friendly. Your dog should remain on your lap, in a chair, or on the deck. The dog cruise boat has lots of secure outdoor seating, water bowls, and an unique lavatory for your pet that is lined with newspaper. Spend a wonderful outdoor day with your best friend.
Seadog Cruises Chicago by Hornblower
On a Seadog Cruises Chicago by Hornblower speedboat, you and your dog can see the Windy City from the water. Seadog Cruises departs from Navy Pier and provides a range of dog-friendly event cruises all year long. For the most recent SeaDog cruise schedule, visit their website.
Shoreline Sightseeing
Bring Fido along for a cruise on the Chicago River or Lake Michigan on one of the dog-friendly Shoreline Cruises vessels. On both the conventional lake trip and the architecture cruise, well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome. The historic lakefront vistas and attractions around Lake Michigan will be highlighted by the traditional lake cruise. Down the Chicago River, the architecture cruise will take you past structures including the Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building, Trump Tower, Marina City, and more. Dogs are not allowed on fireworks or special event cruises. Depending on the voyage and time, shoreline cruises leave from a variety of ports. For the precise departure time and place, call or visit the website.
Montrose Dog Beach
The first authorised off-leash beach in Chicago is located in Montrose. This facility, which is enclosed and offers free dog waste bags and a dog-wash area, is situated on the northwest corner of Montrose Beach. All standard Chicago Park District hours apply at Montrose Dog Beach, however the early morning hours are the busiest. Montrose Dog Beach is free, but all dogs must wear DFA tags, which cost $10 each.
Jackson Bark
Just south of the Museum of Science and Industry in Jackson Park is a dog park called Jackson Bark that includes an agility course.
Chicago Riverwalk
Dogs are welcome along Chicago Riverwalk. From Lake Shore Drive to Lake Street in downtown Chicago, there is a waterfront pedestrian path that includes eateries, a public art gallery, and a museum.
Nordstrom
All sizes of dogs are accepted inside Nordstrom.
Navy Pier
The playground of Chicago’s lakefront is Navy Pier, according to many. At Navy Pier’s outdoor shared areas, dogs are permitted. Along Navy Pier, certain shops and tour operators allow dogs to accompany their customers. Around Navy Pier, there are restaurants that accept pets.
Fred Anderson Dog Park
The Fred Anderson Dog Park, a canine recreation area with an architectural design, is located in the Chicago Park District and is named for the Chicago jazz artist and proprietor of the Velvet Club. There are distinct sections in the South Loop for large or boisterous dogs and little dogs, as well as performance space and summertime spouting fountains.
Norwood Dog Park
Within Norwood Park, there is a sizable off-leash area known as Norwood Dog Park.