Oak Street Beach, Chicago

Name: Oak Street Beach
Address: Chicago, United States

#427 among attractions in Chicago

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Facts and practical information

Oak Street Beach is located on North Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois, on the shore of Lake Michigan. One of a series of Chicago beaches, the Chicago Park District defines Oak Street Beach as the area from approximately 1550 North Lake Shore Drive to 500 North Lake Shore Drive, excluding Ohio Street Beach, the South Ledge, a concrete path running from Ohio Street beach to the Oak Street Curve, Oak Street Beachstro Restaurant, Oak Street Beach proper, the North Ledge, and a concrete path running from Oak Street Beach to North Avenue Beach. ()

Coordinates: 41°54'10"N, 87°37'22"W

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Downtown (Near North Side)Chicago United States

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Oak Street Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Michigan Avenue, Oak Street, John Hancock Center, Chicago Water Tower.

0.4 miS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Michigan Avenue, Chicago
12 min walk • Michigan Avenue, often referred to as The Magnificent Mile, is an iconic boulevard in the heart of Chicago, United States, renowned for its vibrant shopping district. This prestigious segment of the avenue, running from the Chicago River to Oak Street, boasts an...
~1150 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Oak Street, Chicago
6 min walk • Oak Street, though much less famous than its Parisian counterpart, is one of the most prestigious streets in Chicago, known primarily for its exclusive shopping. Located in close proximity to the Gold Coast, one of the city's wealthiest neighborhoods, Oak Street offers...
~1570 ftS
Sky-high city views from 94th-floor deck
John Hancock Center, Chicago
8 min walk • Rising above the skyline of Chicago, the John Hancock Center is an iconic skyscraper that has become synonymous with the city's architectural grandeur. Completed in 1969, this towering structure stands at an impressive 1,128 feet (344 meters), making it one of the...
0.4 miS
Art gallery inside a historic landmark
Chicago Water Tower, Chicago
11 min walk • The Chicago Water Tower stands as a historic landmark in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. This iconic structure, with its Gothic Revival style, is one of the few buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The tower's distinct appearance, resembling a...
0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
11 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago, United States, is a premier destination for art enthusiasts and a pivotal venue for modern art in the region. Founded in 1967, the museum has established itself as a center for thought-provoking exhibitions...
~1540 ftW
Park
Mariano Park, Chicago
8 min walk • Mariano Park is a small public park in Chicago at the intersection of Rush Street and State Street in Gold Coast. It has an official address of 1031 North State Street. The land was initially acquired by the city in 1848 but was not transferred to the Chicago Park District until 1959.
~1530 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago
8 min walk • The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago is one of the largest congregations of the Presbyterian Church, located in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood of Chicago, directly across Michigan Avenue from the John Hancock Center.
~1870 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Sports Museum, Chicago
10 min walk • The Chicago Sports Museum is a 23,000-square-foot museum located along the Magnificent Mile at the Water Tower Place mall in Chicago.
0.4 miW
Italianate architecture
William Waller House, Chicago
11 min walk • The William Waller House is a historic house located at 1012 N. Dearborn St. in the Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
~1920 ftSE
Tower
860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments, Chicago
10 min walk • 860–880 Lake Shore Drive is a twin pair of glass-and-steel apartment towers on N. Lake Shore Drive along Lake Michigan in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Construction began in 1949 and the project was completed in 1951.
~1720 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Broadway Playhouse, Chicago
9 min walk • Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place is operated by Broadway In Chicago, a Nederlander subsidiary. Located at Water Tower Place in Chicago, Illinois, it was formerly known as Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place. It was reopened in 2004 and seats 549.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oak Street Beach?

Nearby attractions include East Lake Shore Drive District, Chicago (5 min walk), One Magnificent Mile, Chicago (5 min walk), Palmolive Building, Chicago (6 min walk), Seven Houses on Lake Shore Drive District, Chicago (6 min walk).

How to get to Oak Street Beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oak Street Beach:

Bus

Lake Shore Drive & Cedar NB • Lines: 151 (3 min walk)

Metro

Clark/Division • Lines: Red (12 min walk)
Chicago • Lines: Brown, Purple, Red (21 min walk)