North Avenue Beach

A sand beach with the skyline at its back

Hours: Daily 6am-11pm; swimming 11am-7pm in season
Tickets: Free
Address: 1600 N Lake Shore Dr, at the lake end of North Avenue

From the end of the sand, the towers line up to the south across the water. A ship-shaped blue and white beach house sits at one side. In summer it is volleyball and swimming; off season, walkers and sunset watchers take over. When the sky turns at dusk, the skyline turns to a silhouette.