Nice small beach yet crowded because of the air show. Parking is plentiful and you can bring your…read morejet skis here. Lifeguards on duty and there are tables for eating along with benches scattered everywhere to take in the views.

One of the benefits of living in Whiting is having this beautiful park near…read more It's great for a walk any time of year. You can find some interesting fossils along the beach & I have a nice collection of beach glass too.

Beautiful park. My dog loved it! Beach near by so many beautiful flowers and the water is so clear…read morefor a lake

We came here for an engagement party and it's a very nice park with a beautiful lakefront and some…read morebeautiful gardens. It's right outside of Chicago in Indiana. There were plenty of areas to host parties or even have a wedding. The police had to be there since there was alcohol. Only downside is you have to pay to park in their lot.

The most beautiful beach close to Chicago This little town…read moreis part of Gary but looks like small key west style town Beautiful parks, nice beach and cute houses

Only reason I'm not giving a 5 star review is because all the garbage that was on the beach. We had…read moreto clean up other people garbage in order to even have a clear spot. Other than that we had a great time!​

A fantastic park is on the far South Side with some cool scenery including a beach. Calumet Park is…read moreone of my lesser appreciated favorites. It just about is as close as you can get to Indiana. Beach of course is the best part about here. The rest of the park has some gardens and hiking trails. Either in summer or winter it's a beautiful place for hanging. It has a few big parking lots. There's plentiful parking meaning it's usually easy to find somewhere. Beach is the most notable feature. This goes along a few miles. Certainly it isn't always pretty around here. There's some ugly old factories, including those across the lake in Gary, but besides that it's beautiful mostly. Be warned about the nuisances here, which include birds and bugs. It's especially bad in the summer. This park is most happening then and has features such as athletic facilities and other fun things.

Beautiful park! Plenty of stone walkways, views of the lake, and trees for a relaxing experience…read more The park is huge and plenty of open space and various amenities, and kiddie playgrounds too. We enjoyed walking the dog and the views

Headed out her for some early morning time on the beach. I was here when was was little, and this…read morewas my wives first time. We both loved it. Great calm eater on the day we were there. $25 per car. Tins of parking since we got there early. Amazing to see dunes and how big some are. Beach was nice. Fine sand. Paved walkway to the beach pavilion with stairs down to beach. Great skipping stones. Highly recommend. We only had a couple of hours and got to see a bunch but still plenty of stuff we had yet to do. Will be back.

The beach was littered with trash when we first got on it, trash cans closest to the beach were…read moreoverflowing, there were gnats and flies eating us alive. The people there were uh weird.

Indiana Dunes State Park was the first stop on my road trip across America, and unfortunately, it…read morewas a pretty disappointing experience. I came here really excited and ready to hike, but visiting in the summertime meant dealing with an unbelievable number of mosquitoes. I expected bugs, but I have never seen anything like this! My friend and I were completely covered in mosquito repellent, and it honestly felt like we were walking through a fog of mosquitoes. We were literally trying to run down the trail to get away from them. There was hardly anyone else around, which we quickly understood because the conditions were so difficult. We kept going for about 20 minutes hoping the bugs would eventually clear up, but they never did, so unfortunately, we had to turn around. The beach itself was nice, but I didn't come here for the beach I came to hike and experience the trails. I was really disappointed that we couldn't actually enjoy the hike because of the mosquitoes. Maybe it would be a completely different experience at another time of year, but based on our summer visit, I can only give it

State park is $7 per car for Indiana residents and $20 for all other. Great nature views. Dunes…read moreare fun to climb and run/walk down. Beaches are beautiful and water is cold early in the season. The day I went there was a high wave advisory so they didn't let people in the water. Best views of the lake are from observation tower located west of the pavilion. Waves are loud if the wind is blowing from the north. You can see the City of Chicago skyline from anywhere on the beach when it is clear weather conditions. No pets on the beach and it does tend to get crowded when the weather is nice. Walking/hiking paths are available and some go the the highest points in the park where the views are breathtaking.

I was here for the lighthouse and enjoyed much of the walk. I would have gone the whole way but the…read morewind was too strong for my comfort. And also, I hadn't purchased a park pass and didn't want to stay long enough that they might notice. The park and the riverwalk are lovely. The view of the lake is amazing. Well worth the visit. If you're planning on buying an annual park pass, it's even better. [Review 20619 overall - 150 in Indiana - 1600 of 2023.]

We love the lakefront, it is a great spot to hang out and watch the sunset. In the summer they will…read morehave entertainment at the food court area. They have a nice walking path as well.

Always a joy to catch the sunrise here. Overlooking it when I lived here was such a pleasure and…read morereturning now it still has the same magic early on a crisp spring morning.

Oak Street Beach has some of the best views in Chicago. You get the beach, lake, and skyline all in…read moreone, so it's such a nice spot to hang out on a warm day. They also have volleyball nets set up if you want to play, and Whispers is right on the beach for food and drinks, which is super convenient. My only complaint is the bathrooms. They're pretty gross and could definitely use more attention. Other than that, it's one of my favorite beaches in the city for the views and overall atmosphere.

I truly enjoyed my time here at North Avenue Beach. My first visit here to the beach was back in…read more2017. My first real visit to Chicago city was in 2013. My Indy family decided to take me on a day trip to tour the Chicago city and have lunch. It was a lovely beautiful sunny day that day. We ended our day at the beach and caught the sunset which was glorious. The beach is gorgeous. My attire was not appropriate for the beach, of course. There was no plan to hang out at the beach at all. LOL! I dipped my feet in the water and it was cold. However, with the sun beating on my face and the warm weather, the water felt great. Haha I would return back again just for the beach and this time bring beach chairs and a tent to stay there all day and tan well. LOL!

This is a very active beach with kayak and paddleboarding rentals as well as a volleyball league!…read moreThere are public restrooms and bus 72 picks you up right in front so it's very convenient.

I was driving northbound on route 41 when I stumbled upon Rainbow Beach by accident. Rainbow Beach…read moreis located on the south side near 77th street. It was a very hot day and there were a lot of people enjoying the lakefront. This beach is located near the Indiana border and the Chicago Skyway. It was a very hot hazy day. You could make out the Chicago skyline through the haze in the distance.

Driving through town I stopped at this roadside park to take some pictures of the iconic skyline…read more This place was hopping with activity. Plenty of joggers, bicyclists, weight lifters, and just people, in general, enjoying the perfect weather along the Lake Michigan shoreline.