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Chicago offers 26 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan with plenty of free beaches and an 18.5-mile-long bike path. See our guide to local favorites!
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the top nonprofit tourism destination in the Midwest, stretching more than six city blocks and typically welcoming nearly 9 million annual guests.
Chicago's Lakefront Trail is an 18-mile paved path to let you run, walk, bike or rollerblade along the beautiful Lake Michigan shore. Get more info about the Lakefront Trail.
In the 19th century, Lake Michigan was integral to the development of Chicago and the Midwestern United States west of the lake. For example, 90% of the grain shipped from Chicago traveled by ships east over Lake Michigan during the antebellum years.
The Chicago Park District manages the city's 26 miles of open and free lakefront for the enjoyment of Chicago residents and visitors. Admission to Chicago's beaches is free. The beach season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day.
From laid-back sightseeing cruises and elegant dining cruises to heart-pumping thrill rides to upscale private charters, Lake Michigan and Chicago River cruises departing from Navy Pier offer a memorable experience for all.
Chicago isn't known as a beach city, but the beaches on Lake Michigan are amazing. Here are the five best to visit this summer.
Discover Navy Pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Chicago! Experience thrilling rides, cultural exhibits and plenty of delicious food. Enjoy the iconic Ferris Wheel with stunning views of the city skyline.
The Windy City, the City of Big Shoulders, Mud City, the City that Works: Chicago wouldn’t be Chicago without Lake Michigan, and vice versa. Although about 12 million people live along Lake Michigan, if you look out in one direction, all you’ll see is the water meeting the sky, an expanse that covers about 22,300 square miles.
The “Third Coast” is a vibrant landscape of towering Skyscrapers, public parks, and access to the 5th largest lake in the World, Lake Michigan. The Lakefront is Chicago’s greatest accomplishment and home to some of the best activities the city has to offer.