Rent A Car Chicago and Promontory Point
Promontory Point is a peninsula of land jutting out into Lake Michigan located on the Chicago Park District at 55th Street. "The Point" was built and designed by Alfred Caldwell using existing limestone blocks to make the seawalls and stone sitting rings around the lakefront edge. This historical landsite has been open to the public since 1937, where its beautiful landscaping, native plants and stones can still be seen today. Promontory Point is a great place to visit with your Rent a Car Chicago.
Walk to the edge
The peninsula produces panoramic views from Indiana to the Chicago Loop. Visitors admire The Point's cooling breezes and recreational opportunities, not to mention its breathtaking view! With your Rent a Car Chicago, friends and family can visit Promontory Point during any season- whether they choose to swim, run, stroll, sunbathe, read, fish, snowshoe, or cross-country ski. The park also contains a field house built in 1937 that makes a popular wedding and corporate event location. The frequent summer fireworks displays at Navy Pier are often viewed from The Point.
What to expect
When you come with your Rent a Car Chicago you will find the following:
- Access to the Lake Shore Bike Path
- Access to the David Wallach Memorial Foundation
- Neighbors the Museum of Science and Industry and the 57th Street Beach
- Drinking areas for the public and animals
For more information please contact:
Promontory Point
5491 S. Lake Shore Dr.
312-742-4847
Promontory Point is a peninsula of land jutting out into Lake Michigan located on the Chicago Park District at 55th Street. It offers great activities for any season with your Rent a Car Chicago - swimming, running, taking a stroll, sunbathing, fishing, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing.
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