Best Beach in Oak Brook

We've collected top 10 mentioned beaches in Oak Brook from other articles such as nerverush.com, Thrillist, Family Destinations Guide.

Best Beach in Oak Brook

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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North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach
4.6 (2364 ratings)
Illinois 60614, 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!"
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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North Shore Beach
North Shore Beach
4.8 (10 ratings)
Illinois 60626, 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!"

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Oak Brook

James R. Thompson Center
James R. Thompson Center
4 (275 ratings)3.5 (57 ratings)
100 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
State government officeSights & LandmarksGovernment Buildings
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Fourth Presbyterian Church
4.6 (358 ratings)4.5 (181 ratings)
1912 landmark church with neo-Gothic styling & stained glass by Charles Connick.
126 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Presbyterian churchSights & LandmarksSacred & Religious Sites
Mentioned by usatales.com
10 Best Churches in Chicago
"On a Sunday evening of 1871, the Great Chicago Fire swept the downtown. It destroyed the original church building of Wabash and Grand, and later, the renovated church was moved- to the new Michigan Avenue. Located in this Magnificant Mile, the Fourth Presbyterian Church is a mundane settlement of spire."
Maggie Daley Park
Maggie Daley Park
4.7 (7947 ratings)4.5 (1200 ratings)
Popular recreational area with winter ice skating, a climbing wall & playground equipment.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
50 Best Things to Do in Chicago (IL
"Named for a former first lady of the city who passed away in 2011, Maggie Daley Park is one of Grant Park’s newest treasures. Laid out by landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh, the park opened in the northeast corner of Grant Park 2014 and shines for its recreation and family facilities. The whimsical Play Garden, for kids up to 12, is a playground like you’ve never seen, with six different zones like the Watering Hole which has a giant breaching whale, and the Enchanted Forest where you’ll walk under upside down trees ."
Mentioned by Touropia
20 Top Tourist Attractions in Chicago
"Another scenic spot to spend some time is the magnificent Maggie Daley Park which lies within the Loop and is connected to Millennium Park by a pedestrian bridge. Packed with playgrounds, picnic areas, and lush green spaces, it is a very family-friendly place to visit with even climbing walls and a mini-golf course on offer. Named for Maggie Daley, the former first lady of the city, the park was re-imagined, redesigned and reopened in 2015."
Mentioned by Upstairs Downstairs Cleaning Service
75+ Delightful (& Affordable) Things to Do in Chicago with Kids
"Set in the heart of downtown Chicago, Maggie Daley Park is newly-renovated and full of adventure. From climbing facilities to a massive skating ribbon, there’s no shortage of things to try. The park is beautifully landscaped, too."

Popular Gardens in Oak Brook

Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden
4.8 (1759 ratings)5 (1073 ratings)
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings.
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA
Botanical gardenSights & LandmarksArt schoolCafeCoffee shopEducational institutionMuseumNature preserveNon-profit organizationPreschoolScience museumGardensScenic Walking Areas
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Chicago
"Among the 26 different gardens here are the three-island Malott Japanese Garden, the 5-acre Evening Island, and the Grunsfeld Children's…"
Garden of the Phoenix
Garden of the Phoenix
4.7 (549 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings)
Japanese garden on Jackson Park's Wooded Island featuring a waterfall & foot bridges.
6300 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
GardenNature & Parks
Lake Shore East Park
Lake Shore East Park
4.8 (379 ratings)5 (10 ratings)
4-acre urban botanic garden featuring a playground, splash pad, dog park & lighted fountains.
450 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
ParkFun & GamesDog parkPlaygroundsGardens

Best Dinner Places to Eat in Oak Brook

Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods
Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods
4.3 (544 ratings)
Funky outpost with a New Orleans vibe, chef-driven fare, live music & specialty retail products.
1415 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
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Laurel Room (Seasonal Rooftop)
Laurel Room (Seasonal Rooftop)
4.1 (46 ratings)
Chic, airy lounge with Californian cuisine & cocktails, loungey furniture, greenery & skyline views.
640 N N LaSalle Dr 8th floor, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
RestaurantCocktail bar
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 11 best dessert menus in Chicago
"Restaurants River North. Inspired by California, Pacific Standard Time dessert menu is rife with fresh, summery flavors. Taste the bounty with dishes like the citrus pavlova, which is paired with lemongrass pudding, yuzu curd, grapefruit granita and mint."
Kapitan
Kapitan
4.3 (27 ratings)
2142 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Restaurant
Mentioned by Do312
The Best New Restaurants & Bars In Chicago
"From the owners of Logan Square Malaysian restaurant Serai comes Kapitan. Peranakan (also called Nyonya) cuisine comes from Chinese migrants who settled in Penang, Malacca, Singapore and Indonesia. Kapitan serves tasty staples like Nyonya curry chicken and bak kwa, jerky-like sweet meat."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 22 best new restaurants in Chicago right now
"Restaurants Lincoln Park. An ambassador for Peranakan cuisine in Chicago, Kapitan offers plenty to love (and discover) in Lincoln Park. The lengthy menu spans breakfast, lunch and dinner with Malaysian favorites from chef Khoon Lew."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Oak Brook

Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites Hotel
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard
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$127 /night
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Econo Lodge
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$67 /night
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