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57th Street Beach
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Montrose Beach
North Avenue Beach
Oak Street Beach
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Ohio Street Beach
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Rosewood Beach, Highland Park, IL
South Shore Beach, Chicago
Waukegan Municipal Beach, Waukegan, IL
- Illinois is home to some of the most beautiful beachfront areas in the Midwest, with 26 miles of public Lake Michigan beaches offered throughout the Chicago area.
- Within the state's interior, a number of manmade reservoirs anchor state park areas, featuring ample opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, and overnight camping.
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