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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)
"early evening time since Charter One Pavilion"(2 Tips)
"Free music when concerts are in town."(2 Tips)
"charter one PERFECTLY."(2 Tips)
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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.Upvote3Downvote
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 moreUpvote2Downvote- 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 beachUpvote3Downvote
Demeko TaylorJune 28, 2010Great beach if you want to rest and catch some rays...family friendly-average age 28-40Upvote1Downvote
Jason RubioJuly 14, 2013The water is as nasty as I remember as a kid! But the location is close to everything .UpvoteDownvote
- a kJuly 18, 2010bring a picnic basket, chairs and you can listen to charter one PERFECTLY. Great spot to relax.UpvoteDownvote
Anamaria HernandezSeptember 1, 2014This place is happening, especially when people are tailgating at Soldier Field.UpvoteDownvote
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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...(Show more)
Open until 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
(312) 742-5121
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"Love that they have various wheelchair accessible sections, with great views of the stage!! One of my favorite venues."
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"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- 6.8
"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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