North Avenue Beach, Chicago, IL

North Avenue Beach is a large well-maintained beach with barbecue facilities, a beach house with concessions, restrooms, and shops. The beach is bustling with beach-combing folks between Memorial Day and Labor Day. You'll find so many fun things to do here, or you may do nothing at all but lounge around and catch some rays.

If you happen to get hungry and crave something more than the usual concession items, there is a great restaurant here called Castaways, which serves burgers, salads, wings, tropical drinks, and more.

You'll be surprised to discover that the beach even offers an outdoor mini fitness center and roller hockey rink. For a different change of pace in Chicago, drop by and spend a fun afternoon.