You spent the whole winter cooped up in your apartment to escape the bitter cold of Chicago. Don?t let the heat keep you locked for the whole summer season too. Now is the time to go out and explore that beautiful city!
If you find yourself bouncing off the walls because you?ve been sitting at home all day, there are plenty of beaches with so many amenities for you to take advantage of. Start exploring and enjoying the summer while still staying cool.
All up and down the coast of Lake Michigan are beaches with different amenities like restaurants, gardens, and docks. Of course, being in a heavily populated area means that these beaches are going to be a little crowded. But if you plan ahead, leave early and stake out a spot, it?s a great way to relax and get some sun without feeling like you?re melting in the summer heat. To help you find the best place for you, here are just a few of the best beaches in Chicago that you should go to this summer.

North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach is probably the most popular beach in Chicago. It?s located at 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr., and it offers a fantastic view of the city. There are a lot of amenities, including a beach house, Castaways Bar and Grill, concessions, and retail vendors. This beach has something for everyone and it is ADA accessible. So, bring the whole family!
Rentals are also available for bikes, chairs and umbrellas, wakeboards and paddleboards, kayaks, jetskis, and volleyball courts. Yogis of all experience levels ca...