Best Beach in Wicker Park

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Best Beach in Wicker Park

North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach
4.6 (2362 ratings)4 (237 ratings)
Illinois 60614
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Montrose Beach
Montrose Beach
4.6 (192 ratings)4.5 (92 ratings)
Seasonal sand beach offering an enclosed dog area, water sports & a festive bar/restaurant.
Illinois, USA
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Oak Street Beach
Oak Street Beach
4.8 (149 ratings)4.5 (339 ratings)
This sandy city beach on Lake Michigan allows swimming when lifeguards are present.
Illinois 60611, USA
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Ohio Street Beach
Ohio Street Beach
4.5 (74 ratings)4 (113 ratings)
Sandy, accessible pocket of urban beach on the lake backed by parks & high-rise buildings.
Illinois 60611, USA
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Foster Beach
Foster Beach
4.6 (1063 ratings)
Accessible sandy lakefront beach with lifeguards, restrooms, WiFi access & parking.
Illinois 60660, USA
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63rd Street Beach
63rd Street Beach
4.4 (53 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60649, USA
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Belmont Harbor Dog Beach
Belmont Harbor Dog Beach
4.3 (233 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60657, USA
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Mentioned by Thrillist
Chicago’s 21 Best Beaches to Visit This Summer
"LakeviewWhile you wouldn't want to lay out here for obvious reasons, your pup will certainly love doing so. Given that this particular doggie haven is small in size and not as busy as others in the city, it’s a good starting point for anyone who wants to test the waters with their pup before letting it loose at a bigger park like Montrose.What to know: This spot, within walking distance of Wrigley, makes for a fine excursion after a Cubs day game. Plus, the lakeside Sydney Marovitz Golf Course, easily the finest public course in the city, is just a stone’s throw away."
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
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"It is tucked right along the Lakefront Trail and faces docks in Belmont Harbor. Unlike Montrose Beach, this spot is away from people looking to relax on the beach. So, let your dog roll in the sand and run endlessly after balls in the water."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Beaches in and Around Chicago
"The name says it all, and if you don’t have a dog, don’t worry. You can watch the pups play in the water together. It’s a short walk from Wrigley and is a little quieter than Montrose."
Calumet Park Beach
Calumet Park Beach
4.6 (33 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60617, USA
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57th Street Beach
57th Street Beach
4.7 (33 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Mentioned by Thrillist
Chicago’s 21 Best Beaches to Visit This Summer
"Hyde ParkTucked away behind the Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street Beach was designed by renowned landscape architects Olmsted and Vaux as part of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Parking is fairly easy west of Lake Shore Drive, and the beach is accessible via the pedestrian underpass. Once the sun goes down, head on over to nearby Promontory Point and gather around a bonfire pit (reservations needed).What to know: While the criminally underrated Promontory Point is worth a visit to this beach alone, nearby (and always bumping) neighborhood music venue The Promontory makes the trip even more appealing."
Mentioned by VacationIdea
22 Best Beaches in Illinois
"57th Street Beach is one of Chicago's most popular swimming beaches, located within Jackson Park at 57th Street's terminus at the Lake Michigan shoreline. Though developed beachfront has existed at the site since the park's original landscaping by famed park designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1871, it was not renovated into a swimming beach until 1899, following the completion of Chicago's Drainage Canal. Today, it offers unprecedented views of the Chicago skyline for swimmers, along with a long-distance swimming area spanning between 55th Street and the beach's ADA-accessible pier."
Oakwood Beach
Oakwood Beach
4.4 (35 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60653
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Mentioned by VacationIdea
22 Best Beaches in Illinois
"Oakwood Beach, also known as 41st Street Beach, is Chicago's newest public beach, developed in the late 1990s by the Chicago Park District and officially opened to the public in 2010. The beach, which is located at the terminus of 41st Street at the Lake Michigan shoreline within Chicago's Oakland neighborhood, spans 1,300 acres and is open to the public for swimming between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with lifeguards staffed on duty between 11:00am and 7:00pm. Environmentally-sustainable beach features include a bio-retention area intended to treat storm sewer runoff and a LEED-certified beach house with rainwater-harvested toilets, which received the Chicago Greenworks Award in 2010."
Mentioned by Thrillist
Chicago’s 21 Best Beaches to Visit This Summer
"OaklandOpened to the public in 2010, Oakwood—also known as 41st Street Beach—is both relatively new and still somewhat of a hidden treasure. Although it’s small in size, it manages to pack in a great beach house, a nearby picnic area, and volleyball courts. And, of course, you can’t beat the view!"

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Wicker Park

Auditorium Theatre
Auditorium Theatre
4.6 (1388 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
A theater in the grand old style, this 1889 architectural gem stages dance, ballet & rock shows.
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Performing arts theaterSights & LandmarksAuditoriumConcert hallDance hallArchitectural BuildingsTheaters
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Hunkered down across from Grant Park, this 110,000-ton granite-and-limestone behemoth was an instant star when it debuted in 1899, and…"
Clark Street Ale House - River North
Clark Street Ale House - River North
4.5 (425 ratings)4 (35 ratings)
Casual pub serving an extensive beer list, including microbrews, in a wood & exposed-brick space.
742 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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Soldier Field
Soldier Field
4.5 (7755 ratings)4 (846 ratings)
Lakeside home to the Chicago Bears, this 1924 open-air stadium received a modern upgrade in 2003.
1410 Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
StadiumSights & LandmarksAthletic fieldFootball FieldArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
51 Best & Fun Things To Do In Chicago (Illinois)
"There’s nothing like the pounding of 66,000 feet to make the earth move during a football game or rock ‘n’ roll concert. At Soldier Field, you can enjoy this energy to its fullest extent!. As Chicago’s biggest stadium, Soldier Field plays host to all of the city’s top events."
Mentioned by bwgrantparkhotel.com
Things to Do in Downtown Chicago - Best Western Grant Park Hotel
"See the NFL's Chicago Bears score a touchdown at this legendary stadium in downtown Chicago. Take a stadium tour to see the historic "doughboy" foot soldier statue and the Veteran's Memorial water wall. Category: Entertainment, Attractions"

Best Rated Movie Theaters in Wicker Park

Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
4.8 (990 ratings)5 (595 ratings)
Performance venue specializing in the works of Shakespeare & like-minded dramatists, old & new.
800 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
50 Best Things to Do in Chicago (IL
"Based on Navy Pier, this adored non-profit theatre company has done as much as anyone to help keep Chicago on the cultural map over the last 30 years. In short order the theatre has earned three Laurence Olivier Awards, as well as a regional Tony in 2008. Its main aim is to introduce people to the works of William Shakespeare, through school tours, summer plays in parks and productions at its own majestic venue, adding up to 600 performances a year."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
28 Best Things to Do in Chicago with Kids for 2021 (Family Fun!)
"Another way to enjoy some family fun in Chicago is at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. This might seem like an odd recommendation for a holiday with kids, but the showcases put up at this theater also include several kid-friendly productions. There are special abridged versions of the classic plays for the younger ones and students to enjoy."
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
The 26 best things to do in Chicago with kids
"We know, it might seem like a stretch to include a theater—and Shakespeare, no less—on a kid’s map. But the Navy Pier’s Chicago Shakespeare Theater showcases a ton of kid-friendly performances, including shorter 75-minute abridged productions geared toward families and students. Check their website for the latest shows and schedules."
The House Theatre of Chicago
The House Theatre of Chicago
5 (12 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
1543 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Beverly Arts Center
Beverly Arts Center
4.6 (127 ratings)5 (12 ratings)
2407 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655, USA
Art centerShoppingArt schoolConcert hallEvent venueNon-profit organizationArt GalleriesTheaters
Mentioned by Expedia Viewfinder
The Best Galleries and Art Museums in Chicago
"The Beverly Arts Center is a multifaceted space that hosts regular programs on dance, film, theater and music. There is also a gallery space here that presents a rotating and diverse program of visual arts. Past exhibits have included works by local Chicago cartoonists, printmakers, photographers and painters, as well as programs focused on the LGBTQ community."

Best Shopping Malls in Wicker Park Area

Chicago Ridge Mall
Chicago Ridge Mall
4.2 (7652 ratings)4 (29 ratings)
Enduring mall with brand-name shops, casual eats & a movie theater, plus classes & live events.
9500 Ridgeland Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415, USA
Shopping mallShopping
900 North Michigan Shops
900 North Michigan Shops
4.5 (2015 ratings)4 (72 ratings)
7 levels of luxury retailers, fashion boutiques & restaurants along Magnificent Mile.
900 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Shopping mallShoppingFashion designerFood courtWomen's clothing store
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
Shopping Malls in Downtown Chicago
"The 70+ stores in this upscale shopping center are focused on the luxury lifestyle. The anchor is Bloomingdale’s and retailers include such high end boutiques as Crosell & Co., Galt Toys + Galt Baby, and kate spade new york. Shoppers at 900 North Michigan Shops can get a pre-spree workout at Equinox Fitness Club and a post-shopping fix at Baisi Thai or Allium Restaurant & Bar in the Four Seasons."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
51 Best & Fun Things To Do In Chicago (Illinois)
"Shopping at 900 North Michigan is one of the coolest things to do in downtown Chicago. Not only does it offer amazing views from its pillar-like towers, but since it’s all indoors, it’s perfect for a cold or rainy day. Hundreds of retailers call it home."
Mentioned by lyft.com
Top 10 Most Visited Shopping Malls in Chicago
"900 North Michigan Shops is a visually stunning and highly desired shopping destination that resides on the north end of Chicago's vibrant Magnificent Mile with an exclusive tenant mix including Bloomingdale's, Gucci, J.Crew and more."
Pipers Alley Mall
Pipers Alley Mall
4.2 (516 ratings)
Landmark shopping mall offers a variety of retail shops, restaurants & a cinema.
210 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Wicker Park

4.3 (101 reviews)
The Hotel at Midtown
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$209 /night
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Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center
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$311 /night
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4.3 (905 reviews)
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
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$242.1 /night
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