What to See -
Chicago Attractions- Museums
- Landmarks
- Shopping
- Parks and Beaches
- Dining
Museums
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- The Field Museum
- The Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier
- The Museum of Science and Industry
- John G. Shedd Aquarium
- The Chicago History Museum
- Adler Planetarium
Landmarks
- Navy Pier
- Buckingham Fountain
- The Picasso at the Richard J. Daley Plaza
- John Hancock Observatory
- Cloud Gate, “The Bean,” at Millennium Park
Shopping
- The Magnificent Mile
- 900 North Michigan Shops
- Shops at the Mart
- American Girl Place Chicago
- State Street
- Water Tower Place
- Lincoln Park
Parks and Beaches
- Grant Park
- Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Zoo
- Millennium Park
- Burnham Park
- Oak Street Beach
- North Avenue Beach
Dining
1600 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois, 60614
North Avenue Beach is Chicago's busiest beach between Memorial Day and Labor Day. A favorite destination for locals and tourists, alike, you'll see singles, couples, families and groups of friends. It is a fairly large beach with rentals available, including chairs, bikes, and volleyball equipment (there are 50 or more volleyball courts).
A main attraction at the beach is the North Avenue Beach House, permanently “docked” docked along the lakefront. The sleek, new ocean liner-inspired building is decked out in a crisp blue and white. Boasting one of the best views in the city, the new beach house has upper decks and portholes for looking at the magnificent horizon or the multitudes of bikers, runners, walkers, and rollerbladers streaming down the redesigned lakefront trail.
Chicago, Illinois, 60614
North Avenue Beach is Chicago's busiest beach between Memorial Day and Labor Day. A favorite destination for locals and tourists, alike, you'll see singles, couples, families and groups of friends. It is a fairly large beach with rentals available, including chairs, bikes, and volleyball equipment (there are 50 or more volleyball courts).
A main attraction at the beach is the North Avenue Beach House, permanently “docked” docked along the lakefront. The sleek, new ocean liner-inspired building is decked out in a crisp blue and white. Boasting one of the best views in the city, the new beach house has upper decks and portholes for looking at the magnificent horizon or the multitudes of bikers, runners, walkers, and rollerbladers streaming down the redesigned lakefront trail.
Check out Chicago Attractions
If you think you can see all the popular attractions in Chicago in a day…think again! Chicago is loaded with museums, landmarks, parks, restaurants, and so much more. The Windy City’s allure attracts thousands of visitors each year from all points of the globe. Lucky you! You’re so close to this amazing city. And you can get there with ease on the South Shore Line!
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