Best Beach in Darien

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Best Beach in Darien

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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Columbia Beach
Columbia Beach
4.7 (156 ratings)
Illinois 60626, USA
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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
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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
Here are 10 best beaches along the Chicago lakefront
"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."
Humboldt Park Beach
Humboldt Park Beach
4.5 (1208 ratings)
1400 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago, IL 60622, 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."

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Darien

Fine Arts Building
Fine Arts Building
4.7 (514 ratings)4.5 (29 ratings)
Artists' studios in a historic 1885 building with Art Nouveau-era murals & a vintage elevator.
410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
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North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach
4.6 (2362 ratings)4 (237 ratings)
Illinois 60614
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Navy Pier
Navy Pier
4.6 (50660 ratings)4 (13593 ratings)
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Sights & LandmarksAmusement centerCultural centerEvent venuePiers & BoardwalksTheme Parks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
50 Best Things to Do in Chicago (IL
"Set where the Chicago Portage enters Lake Michigan, the Navy Pier is a multifaceted visitor attraction extending over the water for six city blocks. As one of the top days out in the Midwest, an attraction of this magnitude is hard to sum up in one paragraph. But in 50 acres you’ll come across the vast multisensory Funhouse Maze and the 65-metre Centennial Wheel, footed by fairground rides and amusements."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
28 Best Things to Do in Chicago with Kids for 2021 (Family Fun!)
"If you are wondering what to see in Chicago with kids, I would highly recommend the Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier. This is a landmark in Chicago and while there are several other things to do at the Navy Pier, the Ferris Wheel should be on every tourist’s list. The wheel is 200-feet high and offers an incredible 360-degree view of Lake Michigan and the exciting pier."
Mentioned by 10Best
The most popular things to see and do in Chicago
"The only Chicagoans you'll run into at Navy Pier are the employees but out-of-towners and suburbanites seem to love the downtown pier that extends into Lake Michigan. Once used by the military, it's now Chicago's largest tourist attraction. You can just walk up and down the pier, taking in skyline and lake views."

Best Asian Food Restaurants in Darien

Aloha Eats
Aloha Eats
4.6 (535 ratings)
Curries, chicken katsu, BBQ & other authentic Hawaiian eats are served in this cafeterialike space.
2534 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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2 Asian Brothers
2 Asian Brothers
4.4 (238 ratings)
Minimalist cafe with free Wi-Fi & Pan-Asian light bites like wings, banh mi & fried rice bowls.
3222 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Asian restaurantAsian fusion restaurantBubble tea storeChinese restaurantDelivery RestaurantNoodle shopSouth Asian restaurantVietnamese restaurant
TAO Chicago
TAO Chicago
4.3 (1390 ratings)
Soaring, glamorous venue featuring high-end Asian cuisine & cocktails, plus a posh nightclub.
632 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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Mentioned by RoverAtlas
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"The specialty of TAO Chicago is that the second floor is the windy city’s hottest nightclubs with an amazing atmosphere, whereas the first floor features one of its top Asian restaurants. Hence, once you’re done dancing your heart out at the club, you can step down for a hearty meal of lobster wontons, Peking duck, and more. Besides the disco ball and towering murals, a 10-feet-tall Japanese bell will grab your attention."
Mentioned by OpenTable
The Best Restaurants with Vegan Options in Chicago
"An outpost of the New York City original, TAO is a large two-level space with four private dining rooms and a large bar. Daybed sofas abound and the eclectic lounge is a perfect bl..."

Free Museums in Darien

The Art of Dr. Seuss Gallery
The Art of Dr. Seuss Gallery
4.6 (147 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings)
835 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Mentioned by TripSavvy
The 10 Best Attractions for Young Kids in Chicago
"The Water Tower Place-based family-friendly gallery serves as dedicated space for Dr. Seuss's artwork. Visitors may view the various collections--which include sculptures, illustrated art and "secret" art--and have the option to buy. Some of the works have never been exhibited before."
National Museum of Mexican Art
National Museum of Mexican Art
4.7 (1887 ratings)4.5 (206 ratings)
Some 5,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures & more highlight this art musueum, with free entry.
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Mentioned by Expedia Viewfinder
The Best Galleries and Art Museums in Chicago
"The National Museum of Mexican Art is one of the only Chicago museums of art that showcases the art, culture and history of the Latino, Mexican and Chicano communities. Founded in 1982, it now counts some 10,000 pieces in its collections. These range from pre-Hispanic and pre-Colombian objects made by indigenous Mexican groups – including the Maya, Mezcala and Toltec – to folk art, textiles and paintings."
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
4.5 (50 ratings)4 (61 ratings)
Collection of artifacts, films & books on US military history, housed in an ornate 1912 building.
104 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
History museumMuseumsArchiveArt galleryLibraryMilitary Museums
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Open Museums in Chicago: Full Guide to Museums Reopening
"Now open Located just across from Millennium Park, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library is dedicated to educating the public about military history. The unique museum hosts a permanent exhibition on the Medal of Honor and is currently showing a special exhibit about Allied forces during World War II."
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in Chicago: The Complete List (2020
"The Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago is dedicated to highlighting and studying military history. Founded in 2003, the museum now has more than 115,000 objects, 67,000 books, and 9,000 photos. The collection includes rare military memorabilia, glass negatives, posters, artwork, and videos."
Mentioned by Do312
Chicago Free Museum Days In 2020
"Museum admission is always free for anyone with an active military ID, the Chicago police and fire departments and children under 18. General free admission days for 2020 are:. April 6 – Centennial of WWI"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Darien

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Hyatt Place Chicago - Lombard/Oak Brook
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$151.55 /night
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Htl & Conf Cntr Downers Grove
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$136 /night
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3.5 (161 reviews)
Ramada by Wyndham Bolingbrook
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$89 /night
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