Ohio Street Beach
Although you will not get the same picturesque view of the Chicago skyline (the beach faces away from the city).
Plan Around Ohio Street Beach
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Ohio Street Beach Details
Although you will not get the same picturesque view of the Chicago skyline (the beach faces away from the city), you can still enjoy this impeccably clean beach located in the heart of downtown. Not to mention, it is positioning against the seawall makes this the perfect place to go swimming. It is located across the street from Addams Memorial Park and Navy Pier just a 15-minute walk from the Riverwalk, which makes it a popular spot during the summer and weekends.
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