The beaches in Chicago are an extensive network of
waterfront recreational areas operated by the Chicago Park District. The
Chicago metropolitan waterfront includes parts of the Lake (Lake
Michigan) shores as well as parts of the banks of the Chicago, Calumet, Des
Plaines and DuOage Rivers and their tributaries.
The waterfront also includes the Illinois and Michigan Canal and the Sanitary and Ship Canal. Historically, the waterfront has been used for commerce, industry, and leisure. Leisure, such as fishing, swimming, hunting, walking and boating, was much more prevalent throughout the river sections of the waterfront system early in the 19th century before industrial uses altered the landscape. By mid century, much leisure shifted to Lake Michigan as a result of industrial influence. The first City of Chicago Public Beach opened in Lincoln Park in 1895.
Nowaday, the entire 28 miles (45 km) Chicago lakefront shoreline is man-made, and primarily used as parkland.
There are twenty-four beaches in Chicago along the shores of freshwater Lake Michigan.
Here are 6 Reasons Why Chicago is the Greatest City in USA
1.People Mix New York hustle with mid-western generosity and you get Chicagoans. They have some of that rust-belt blue=colla edge along with the chi swagger of a major urban socialite. People make the city, and the city definitely makes the people and also they are very friendly and interest.
The waterfront also includes the Illinois and Michigan Canal and the Sanitary and Ship Canal. Historically, the waterfront has been used for commerce, industry, and leisure. Leisure, such as fishing, swimming, hunting, walking and boating, was much more prevalent throughout the river sections of the waterfront system early in the 19th century before industrial uses altered the landscape. By mid century, much leisure shifted to Lake Michigan as a result of industrial influence. The first City of Chicago Public Beach opened in Lincoln Park in 1895.
Nowaday, the entire 28 miles (45 km) Chicago lakefront shoreline is man-made, and primarily used as parkland.
There are twenty-four beaches in Chicago along the shores of freshwater Lake Michigan.
Here are 6 Reasons Why Chicago is the Greatest City in USA
1.People Mix New York hustle with mid-western generosity and you get Chicagoans. They have some of that rust-belt blue=colla edge along with the chi swagger of a major urban socialite. People make the city, and the city definitely makes the people and also they are very friendly and interest.
2. Sports –
I have always been a big White Sox fan. Frank Thomas was my childhood hero and
I own 78 of his baseball cards. My grandma is a die-hard Cubs and Bulls fan.
Michael Jordan statues, Blackhawk fever, Solider Field, Wrigleyville… Chicago
sports fans are awesome, their teams are amazing and the stadiums are national
landmarks. The city is electric whenever there’s a game on and it’s my dream to
one day get floor seats at a Bulls game.
3. Architecture – Like I mentioned before the entire area where Chicago is now built
was once a muddy mess. In order to actually build the city we see today,
engineers had to actually raise the level of central Chicago. Streets,
sidewalks and buildings were either built up or else physically raised up on
jacks. From there, some of the greatest American architecture was created.
While don’t pretend to know a ton about architecture, there are a ton of
buildings for even the untrained eye to marvel at. Just to name a few… The
Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, Chicago’s home Insurance Building, The Chicago
Merchandise Mart, Marina City, the John Hancock building and the Buckingham
Fountain.
4. Water – Having a beach so close to the city is simply, awesome. In the
summertime in Chicago the bike paths along Lake Michigan and Lakeshore Drive
are mobbed with eye candy for miles and miles. At night, taking a date walking
down Navy Pier or through the city along the Chicago River would automatically
get you to second base. There is nothing better than a day of beach volleyball
at North Beach and then some cold ones at Castaways.
5. Central Location – Unlike New York, LA, or Boston,
Chicago is perfectly located for quick flights around the country. Although
O’Hare Airport can be a pain in the ass, Midway is a major hub for Southwest
Airlines (pretty much the only airline I fly in the US) and they offer the best
deals around the States. Hopefully, they’ll get even better once they organize
the AirTran purchase. 1.2 hours to Buffalo, 2.2 hours to New York City and 3
hours to Salt Lake City… can’t beat it.
6. Organized Crime – Ever since Al Capone ran the
streets in the 1920s, Chicago has been the perfect place for a young
entrepreneur to break into the underworld. Although Chicago has come a long way
since the heavy gang violence in the 80s and 90s there are still a ton of
gang-related activities you can get involved in from the Southside to
Chinatown.
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