The Best Sight in Chicago, Illinois

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We've compiled the best of the best in Chicago - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

North Avenue Beach

Lincoln Park

The beautiful people strut their stuff at this lakefront strand. The ocean steamer-shaped beachhouse, which received an overdue glow up in 2024, has concession stands, a restaurant, cabana rentals, and upper decks for surveying the skyline. There are over 50 volleyball courts (rented by the hour), kayak and Jet Ski rentals, and lots of sand. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards (late May--early Sept.); parking (fee); toilets; water sports. Best for: partiers; sunrise; swimming; walking.