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Lakefront Trail and North Avenue Beach

An 18 miles path along Lake Michigan's beaches and parks, best by rental bike, with the skyline view from North Avenue Beach.

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Open
Always open; beaches are lifeguarded in summer
Price
Free
Time Needed
2 hours
Address
North Avenue Beach, 1600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
Divvy bike-share stations along the lake.

Why Go

Chicago's shoreline is almost entirely public parkland, thanks to the city's early planners. The Lakefront Trail links beaches, harbors and museums; North Avenue Beach has the classic skyline view and a beach house shaped like a ship.

Nearby

Millennium Park and Cloud Gate12 min walk · Must-SeeBuckingham Fountain14 min walkArt Institute of Chicago14 min walk · Must-SeeChicago Riverwalk14 min walk

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