Best Beach in Downers Grove

We've collected top 10 mentioned beaches in Downers Grove from other articles such as Dymabroad, Kidlist, VacationIdea.

Best Beach in Downers Grove

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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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!"
North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach
4.6 (2364 ratings)
Illinois 60614, USA
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Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach
4.3 (211 ratings)
Illinois 60649, USA
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Mentioned by VacationIdea
22 Best Beaches in Illinois
"Rainbow Beach is a 61-acre public beach and park within Chicago's South Chicago neighborhood, originally developed as two separate beaches in the early 20th century before being consolidated into a single beach when the area was acquired by the Chicago Park District in 1959. The beach is named in honor of the United States Army's World War I 42nd Rainbow Division and is located at the terminus of 75th Street at the Lake Michigan shoreline, one of 18 street-end municipal beaches located throughout the city. A field house at the beach, developed in 1999, offers a fitness center, gymnasium, handball courts, and multipurpose community rooms, while a nine-acre natural area preserves significant dune habitats."
Mentioned by Thrillist
Chicago’s 21 Best Beaches to Visit This Summer
"South ShoreLike many South Side beaches, Rainbow has a lovely view of the Downtown city skyline, as well as Wi-Fi, free parking, a playground, handball courts, and a nine-acre natural dune habitat. What more can you ask for?. What to know: With a gymnasium and fitness center, it’s Chicago’s version of Muscle Beach."
Mentioned by nerverush.com
5 Best Beaches in Chicago | Nerve Rush
"Located in the South Chicago neighborhood, Rainbow Beach is also connected to the Rainbow Beach Park. Pack a picnic and escape the hot sun for a midday lunch in the shaded park!"
Hartigan Beach
Hartigan Beach
4.6 (22 ratings)
Illinois 60626, 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."

Best & Cool Bars in Downers Grove

Maple & Ash
Maple & Ash
4.6 (1854 ratings)
Posh, white-tablecloth steakhouse & seafood eatery with a choice wine list & a martini lounge.
8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Steak houseAmerican restaurantBarBrunch restaurantLoungeRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Michael Jordan's Steak House Chicago
Michael Jordan's Steak House Chicago
4.4 (1863 ratings)
Luxury steakhouse with seafood & American classics, plus a 1st-floor bar & images of its namesake.
505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
RestaurantBarSports barSteak house
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
16 Fantastic French Restaurants in Chicago
"Out in Winnetka, Michael Lachowicz has been quietly impressing North Shore residents for more than a decade. The chef and owner, who worked under Jean Banchet at the legendary Le Francais, prepares traditional French comforts with modern twists. Expect delights to include butter fried veal sweetbreads, sautéed wagyu beef, filet of loup de mer, and roasted venison with sauce grand veneur."
Mentioned by 10Best
From Apple Pie to Zeppole: Chicago Dessert Options Satisfy Day and Night
"Sometimes, whether to enhance celebration or assuage gloom, you just need a ginormous honking dessert. The 23 Layer Chocolate Cake at Michael Jordan's Steakhouse outdoes the colossal creations of other steakhouses with 23 layers of chocolate ganache topped with whipped cream. It's not just big - it's delicious and a wonderful way to share a chocolate confection."
Kit Kat Lounge
Kit Kat Lounge
4.5 (947 ratings)
Drag-queen divas perform nightly at this upscale American restaurant with a lengthy cocktail menu.
3700 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
BarDinner theater

Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Downers Grove

Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago
4.8 (1316 ratings)4.5 (432 ratings)
Well-known opera company putting on lavish performances in the massive Art Deco Civic Opera House.
20 N Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Opera companyConcerts & ShowsArts organizationConcert hallOrchestraPerforming arts theaterOperas
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."
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
4.8 (1717 ratings)5 (723 ratings)
Built in 1904, music complex that hosts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra & classical & jazz concerts.
220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
OrchestraConcerts & ShowsMusicianConcert hallLive music venueArts organizationPerforming arts groupNon-profit organizationSymphonies

Best Family Restaurants in Downers Grove

Gene & Georgetti
Gene & Georgetti
4.4 (1001 ratings)
Old-school Chicago steakhouse serving meat, seafood & Italian specialties in a traditional setting.
500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Steak houseBarBreakfast restaurantChophouse restaurantFamily restaurantFine dining restaurantItalian restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Morton's The Steakhouse
Morton's The Steakhouse
4.4 (1232 ratings)
Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
65 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurantSteak house
Flub A Dub Chub's
Flub A Dub Chub's
4.7 (439 ratings)
Counter-service spot with a long list of hot dogs plus burgers, sides & more.
3021 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Hamburger restaurantFamily restaurantFast food restaurantHot dog restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago, According to a Local
"Flub A Dub Chub's Hotdog Emporium is a small, family-owned, good ol' Chicago dog shop. Customers can get fries or tots with their Flubby (100 percent Vienna Beef) or Chubby (quarter-pound grilled Vienna Beef) dog. Not much beats the perfect simplicity of this hole-in-the-wall spot."
Mentioned by Travel Crog
50 Best Cheap Eats in Chicago - Cheap Breakfast
"Most Popular: The Flub BLT ($7) or Chicago’s Best BBQ Pulled Pork Hot Dog ($9). Here’s a confession. Flub’s is probably the most overlooked, best-kept secret in all of Chicago."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Downers Grove

Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Suites
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$145 /night
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4.0 (239 reviews)
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago-Downers Grove
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$135 /night
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4.1 (131 reviews)
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Naperville
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$113 /night
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