Best Beach in Ogden Dunes

We've collected top 10 mentioned beaches in Ogden Dunes from other articles such as VacationIdea, Thrillist, Holidify.

Best Beach in Ogden Dunes

63rd Street Beach
63rd Street Beach
4.4 (53 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60649, USA
Beach
South Shore Beach
South Shore Beach
4.4 (19 ratings)
Illinois 60649, USA
Beach
Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach
4.3 (211 ratings)
Illinois 60649, USA
Beach
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!"
57th Street Beach
57th Street Beach
4.7 (33 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Beach
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."
Calumet Beach
Calumet Beach
4.4 (202 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60617, USA
Beach
Mentioned by VacationIdea
22 Best Beaches in Illinois
"Calumet Beach is a lovely public beach within Chicago's Calumet Park, which was originally developed by the Olmsted Brothers in 1905 as an urban oasis for the city's crowded immigrant neighborhoods. The park, which was not completed until the 1930s, is named for the Norman-French term chamulet, or pipe, a reference to peace pipes traded between French traders and indigenous Great Lakes tribes. Today, its beach is open to the public daily between 6:00am and 11:00pm, with lifeguards staffed on duty during peak hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day."
Mentioned by Thrillist
Chicago’s 21 Best Beaches to Visit This Summer
"East SideLocated a stone’s throw away from the Indiana border, you'll find the delicious seafood spot Calumet Fisheries just a short 5-minute drive from here. Given that it’s not the most populated beach in Chicago, this stretch of shoreline is ideal for large gatherings. As part of the 200-acre Calumet Park, the area features a boat launch, softball and soccer fields, a playground, and several different concession stands."
Mentioned by Holidify
Beaches in Chicago
"Nestled just steps away from the Indiana border, Calumet Beach is one beach in Chicago that’s least populated. The name of the beach is named as a way of tribute to the region of Calumet. This region is surrounded by several communities from the south side and the Calumet River."
Oakwood Beach
Oakwood Beach
4.4 (35 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60653
Beach
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!"
Calumet Park Beach
Calumet Park Beach
4.6 (33 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60617, USA
Beach

Best Breweries in Ogden Dunes

The Sour Note Brewing
The Sour Note Brewing
4.7 (16 ratings)
487 Fayette St, Hammond, IN 46320, USA
Brewery
Open Outcry Brewing Company
Open Outcry Brewing Company
4.7 (588 ratings)
Pints, flights & cocktails pair with Neapolitan-style pizza in a funky warehouse setting.
10934 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643, USA
BreweryBarRestaurant
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
14 Best Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"A southside brewery that edges so far down, it’s hardly considered urban territory, Open Outcry is an unexpected oasis in this part of the city, encouraging you to quench your thirst in their garage-style taproom. Featuring a flight inspired by the colors of the original Rainbow Cone—Palmer House IPA, Strawberry Imperial Stout, Orange Milkshake IPA, Pistachio Brown Ale—Open Outcry promises that you can’t go wrong with any of their signature brews. And their blissful beer garden with yellow accents is the go-to lounge for the summer!"
Blue Island Beer Company
Blue Island Beer Company
4.9 (135 ratings)5 (7 ratings)
13357 Old Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406, USA
BreweryFood & DrinkBarLive music venue
Mentioned by South Side Social
Top 10 Local Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"Although the Blue Island Beer Company taproom is located in the Historical District of Blue Island, you can find their classically-influenced beer on menus throughout Chicago, including at South Side Social Neighborhood Kitchen & Tap. At South Side Social, Blue Island Beer is paired with dishes that accentuate everything you love about beer, like brisket nachos with beer cheese. Blue Island Beer Company’s taproom menu features a variety of styles, including IPA, sour ale, imperial stout and more."

Best Gelato in Ogden Dunes

Ohana Ice & Treats
Ohana Ice & Treats
4.9 (104 ratings)
1800 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60643, USA
Ice cream shop
Mentioned by The World and Then Some
The best desserts in Chicago! 20 Amazing places that you HAVE to try
"If you’re looking for a different sweet treat this summer, then head down to Ohana Ice & Treats. The concept here is simple – simply grab a pot, fill it with shaved ice, and choose your flavor!. This is one of the best desserts in Chicago for those intensely hot days, as the fresh ice will cool you down like nothing else can."
Paleteria la michoacana on 35th street
Paleteria la michoacana on 35th street
4.2 (53 ratings)
1850 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Ice cream shop
Lindy's Chili & Gertie's Ice Cream
Lindy's Chili & Gertie's Ice Cream
4.2 (186 ratings)
Long-standing diner-style chain with casual ambiance, dishing up typical comfort food & ices.
6544 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, USA
Ice cream shop
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
25 Classic Chicago Restaurants to Try
"Originally a 22-seat stand, this hot dog and chili spot launched in 1924 has expanded significantly and now operates several locations around Chicagoland. The signature dish can be served with or without beans and elbow macaroni at the customer’s discretion. The business changed hands in 1974 and owner Joseph Yesutis brought Gertie’s Ice Cream into the fold."

Best Breweries and Beer Places in Ogden Dunes

The Sour Note Brewing
The Sour Note Brewing
4.7 (16 ratings)
487 Fayette St, Hammond, IN 46320, USA
Brewery
Byway Brewing Company
Byway Brewing Company
4.4 (387 ratings)
2825 Carlson Dr, Hammond, IN 46323, USA
Brewery
Mentioned by Alvarez Law Office | Injury Law Firm in Indiana and Illinois
The Top Restaurant to Check Out in Hammond, IN | Alvarez Law
"Those who love to pair delicious food with expertly made craft beers will love what Hammond’s Byway Brewing Company has to offer. Find a spot in the biergarten-style outdoor seating area, and choose from Byway’s eclectic, yet delectable, menu offerings. Order a glass of your favorite beer to go with your food to make for a perfect lunch or dinner."
Mentioned by hammond.indiana.afabuloustrip.com
The Best Nightlife in Hammond (Indiana)
"The octopus was some of the best I've ever had and the poutine was pretty delicious as well. Great place, great food and great beer. Watching the snow fall outside of the huge wall of windows and enjoying a Cuban sandwich and beer was a great way to spend an afternoon!"
5 Rabbit Cervecería
5 Rabbit Cervecería
4.7 (197 ratings)
Latin American microbrewery with a cozy tasting room featuring a rotating selection of house beers.
6398 74th St, Bedford Park, IL 60638, USA
BreweryBarBeer store
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Chicago Breweries with Incredible Taprooms | Craft Beer
"The first Latin American-inspired brewery in the U.S., 5 Rabbit infuses Hispanic culture into American beer styles. The brews, named for days on the Aztec calendar, include an avocado stout, Mexican lager, and fruit-forward styles inspired by Mexican paletas. Try them all in their cozy taproom — they’re the perfect complement to the tacos (served on Thursday evenings) and tamales (every Saturday afternoon)."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Ogden Dunes

5.0 (20 reviews)
Nice beach house
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$300 /night*
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3.3 (614 reviews)
Days Inn by Wyndham Portage
Hotel
$55.24 /night
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Dream Retreat Dunes Natl Pk Hot Tub Volleyball Firepit Game Room
House
$168 /night
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