Best Beach in Chicago

We've collected top 10 mentioned beaches in Chicago from other articles such as Curbed Chicago, Family Destinations Guide, Free Fun Guides.

Best Beach in Chicago

North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach
4.6 (2362 ratings)4 (237 ratings)
Illinois 60614
BeachNature & Parks
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
BeachNature & Parks
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
BeachNature & Parks
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
BeachNature & Parks
Foster Beach
Foster Beach
4.6 (1063 ratings)
Accessible sandy lakefront beach with lifeguards, restrooms, WiFi access & parking.
Illinois 60660, USA
Beach
Hartigan Beach
Hartigan Beach
4.6 (22 ratings)
Illinois 60626, USA
Beach
Kathy Osterman Beach
Kathy Osterman Beach
4.8 (170 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
Energetic urban beach offering golden shores & seasonal lifeguards, plus city vistas.
Illinois 60660, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Calumet Park Beach
Calumet Park Beach
4.6 (33 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60617, USA
Beach
North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach
4.6 (2364 ratings)
Illinois 60614, USA
Beach
South Shore Beach
South Shore Beach
4.4 (19 ratings)
Illinois 60649, USA
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Best Vegan Restaurants in Chicago

Urban Vegan
Urban Vegan
4.6 (526 ratings)
Vegan food, including dumplings, noodles, rice, curry & burgers, made with seitan & soy-"meat".
1601-1603 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Vegan restaurantThai restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Best Chicago Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians
"RavenswoodYour favorite Thai takeout, but for vegansIf you’re a fan of Thai food, you’ll love this vegan-focused Asian restaurant. The menu features all of the staple Thai dishes with a vegan flair like Tom Kha Kai soup and Chicken Satay plus hearty veggie-forward rice and noodle dishes ranging from classic Pad Thai and Pad See Ew to Panang Curry and stir-fried veggie plates. There’s also a selection of veggie burgers and sandwiches for the pickiest of eaters."
Mid Kitchen
Mid Kitchen
4.4 (83 ratings)
Comfy setting for classic breakfast & brunch fare plus vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free options.
1512 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Breakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeGluten-free restaurantHealth food restaurantLunch restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Vegetarian Express
Vegetarian Express
4.4 (104 ratings)
4747 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Vegetarian restaurantGluten-free restaurantJuice shopMexican restaurantVegan restaurant

Top Best American Restaurants in Chicago

Golden Hook Fish & Chicken
Golden Hook Fish & Chicken
3.7 (205 ratings)
4800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
American restaurantRestaurant
Big Mouth Steak and Subs
Big Mouth Steak and Subs
5 (20 ratings)
2903 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
American restaurant
Mentioned by PureWow
The 15 Best New Restaurants in Chicago You May Have Missed
"Big Mouth began as an instantly popular food truck in 2020, and this month they opened up a brick-and-mortar location in Logan Square. Try their signature steak subs with plenty of onions and melted white American cheese on top or opt for a plate of cheesesteak fries instead."
Basil Leaf Cafe
Basil Leaf Cafe
4.5 (288 ratings)
Low-key, wood-trimmed cafe with a Northern Italian menu of pasta, meat & seafood.
2465 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Italian restaurantAmerican restaurantCafeCocktail barRestaurantVegetarian restaurant

Best Comedy Club in Chicago Area

UP Comedy Club
UP Comedy Club
4.6 (159 ratings)
Nightclub featuring live stand-up, sketch comedy & improv, plus cocktails & a full dinner menu.
230 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Comedy clubBarRestaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Comedy Clubs In Chicago, Illinois
"A post shared by K.Cal (@therealkatiecal) on Nov 4, 2016 at 11:10pm PDT. The name of this establishment is quite apt, as it seems to take pains in bringing its brand of service and humor to another level. A buffet is served here and features a variety of food options."
Zanies Comedy Night Club
Zanies Comedy Night Club
4.6 (483 ratings)
Decades old comedy club that hosts nationally-known headliners & is 21 & older only.
1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Comedy club
Mentioned by Passion Passport
LOL Chicago: A Guide to the Windy City’s Comedy Clubs
"If you’re a big fan of stand-up, this just might be the club for you. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Zanies was Chicago’s first establishment dedicated to stand-up, making it a mainstay on the city’s comedy scene. It features touring headline acts every night of the week, so no matter when you’re in town, you should be able to squeeze a show into your travel plans."
Mentioned by Chicago Traveler
The Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago
"If you’re looking for a comedy club in Chicago with rich, long-standing history, Zanie’s Comedy Night Club is the place to go. Located on North Wells, this comedy club is for the 21 and over crowd and hosts nationally-known headliners on a weekly basis. Listen and laugh with the likes of Jeff Garlin, Doug Benson, Josh Blue and more when stopping in at Zanie’s Comedy Night Club."
Mentioned by The Chicago Traveler
Top 10 Chicago Comedy Clubs
"Zanies has been a premiere location in Chicago for standup comedy since 1978. Local favorites, big stars, and newcomers all share the same stage for the purpose of making at least one of your two-drink minimum come shooting out of your nose. They have three locations to serve the Chicago area, and they provide standup shows on a nightly basis."
Comedians You Should Know (CYSK)
Comedians You Should Know (CYSK)
4.9 (29 ratings)
622 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Comedy clubBar & grill

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Chicago

4.0 (518 reviews)
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, an IHG Hotel
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$176 /night
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5.0 (1 review)
2 bdrm close to dwntwn/Midway w/ free parking!!
Guest Suite · 2 Guests · 2 Bedrooms
$227 /night*
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4.5 (339 reviews)
Thompson Chicago
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$211.65 /night
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