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Chicago Portage National Historic Site

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My daughter & the statue of Chicago Portage The Waterway West
My daughter & the statue of Chicago Portage The Waterway West
A pic of me at the historical site
A pic of me at the historical site
Pretty scenery.
Pretty scenery.
Monument
Monument
A picture of the frozen still water artery cut from the Desplaines River.
A picture of the frozen still water artery cut from the Desplaines River.
A pic looking west from the eastern bridge.
A pic looking west from the eastern bridge.
Lyons, IL 60534

Chicago Portage National Historic Site in Lyons, IL is dedicated to preserving and commemorating the historic significance of the area.

Visitors can explore the site to learn about the important role it played in connecting the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River system.

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4.56 reviews
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Dolores Z.
9/1/2023

A very pleasant surprise near my home! There are trails to hike or bike, either paved or groomed, that tap into some of the FPDCC's larger, longer trails! Monument and signage give good...

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Steve A.
1/2/2022

An unexpected find that I just happened upon while going by cruising. Chicago Portage National Historic Site is an especially interesting historic site for those wanting to know about the canals...

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Liza F.
4/27/2023

Beautiful place to go for a walk during the spring months. Has a small creek in the center of it worth the view. My best friend and I really enjoyed taking our toddlers for a walk here. Plenty of...

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David R.
8/27/2016

What a felicitous discovery. This site is way, way off my usual beaten path (pun intended), but one day I was playing tourist in my own city, and happened to spy the entrance while driving north...

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Damian P.
7/3/2014

So many times we city dwellers want that one spot to just walk and be part of nature. Well this is the spot to just come and walk to unwind. The natural lake today was covered with moss and just...

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