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12th Street Beach
Beach
Chicago
The experts at Chicago Tribune and Chicago Park District recommend this place
"Check out the taco stand great lemonade"(2 Tips)
"The views are spectacular, it’s right by the Adler..."(2 Tips)
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- Chicago TribuneJuly 11, 2016The views are spectacular, it’s right by the Adler Planetarium and FirstMerit Bank Pavilion, and it runs into 40 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland to the south. Read more
A small, seemingly-hidden beach on Northerly Island. It can get pretty busy on summer holiday weekends. There is a nearby taco stand for food and refreshments.
Michael OJuly 18, 2012Your ticket to kinda free music while at the beach during the early evening time since Charter One Pavilion is located right behind the beach
a kJuly 18, 2010bring a picnic basket, chairs and you can listen to charter one PERFECTLY. Great spot to relax.
Jason RubioJuly 14, 2013The water is as nasty as I remember as a kid! But the location is close to everything .
Demeko TaylorJune 28, 2010Great beach if you want to rest and catch some rays...family friendly-average age 28-40
Anamaria HernandezSeptember 1, 2014This place is happening, especially when people are tailgating at Soldier Field.
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12th Street Beach
1200 S. Linn White Dr. (at Solidarity Dr)
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
At: Northerly Island
12TH STREET BEACH is located at 1200 S. Linn White Drive (12th St. @ Lake Michigan, on Northerly Island) on Museum Campus, this beach is nestled just south of Adler Planetarium. Amenities include restrooms, food concession, non-motorized boat launch. Paid parking available.
Open until 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
(312) 742-5121
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- 7.7
"This is my favorite outdoor concert venue. There is a free trolley shuttle to and from the garage and northerly island."
Chulses MacS 
"Best view of city from any yacht club in town - love sitting on outdoor patio and watch sun set - food is great too!"
Joyce Wixson- 6.7
"The chicken fajita quesadilla was surprisingly delicious, although they did forget my avocado & I had to go back up to the stand. Great beach food with lots of options & nice view. No tables on site."
Heather Folsom
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