Illinois Beach State Park

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Illinois Beach State Park is a stunning natural oasis located along the shores of Lake Michigan in the state of Illinois. With its picturesque beaches, lush dunes, and diverse ecosystems, this state park offers a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages.

The park's beautiful beaches are perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and beachcombing, while the towering sand dunes provide a challenging terrain for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, making it a popular spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography. Visitors can explore the park's network of hiking and biking trails, which wind through forests, wetlands, and prairies, offering glimpses of the area's natural beauty at every turn.

In addition to its natural attractions, Illinois Beach State Park also offers a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy. The park features picnic areas, playgrounds, and campgrounds, making it an ideal destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing and boating are also popular activities at the park, with opportunities to catch a variety of fish species in Lake Michigan.

Established: 1948 (76 years ago)Visitors per year: 1.2 mil.Elevation: 587 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°26'12"N, 87°48'41"W

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Illinois Beach State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Warren-Newport Public Library District, Genesee Theatre, Waukegan Municipal Beach, Waukegan Park District -Bowen Park.

7.3 miSW
Library
Warren-Newport Public Library District, Gurnee
188 min walk • The Warren-Newport Public Library is located at 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee, Illinois, 60031. The library serves 60,000 people within a 55-square-mile area that covers all or most of Warren Township and Newport Township, Illinois.
5.2 miS
Historical place, Concerts and shows, Theater
Genesee Theatre, Waukegan
133 min walk • Genesee Theatre is a concert hall and movie palace in Waukegan, Illinois. Today, the venue has seats for 2,403 people and opened in 1927. It's both used as a vaudeville theater and cinema and hosts musical artists and shows.
5 miS
42°21'50"N • 87°49'1"W
Waukegan Municipal Beach, Waukegan
129 min walk • Park, Beach, Outdoor activities
3.6 miS
Park, Playground
Waukegan Park District -Bowen Park, Waukegan
93 min walk • Bowen Park is a recreational area in Waukegan, Illinois, along Sheridan Road. It includes an old-growth forest and a ravine. The 60.07-acre park was laid out as a residential property in 1843.
5.3 miS
Library
Waukegan Public Library, Waukegan
135 min walk • The Waukegan Public Library is the public library serving Waukegan, Illinois. It is at the intersection of County and Clayton streets in downtown Waukegan, near the county government complex.
3.5 miS
Universities and schools
Jack Benny Center for the Arts, Waukegan
91 min walk • The Jack Benny Center for the Arts, located in Bowen Park, Waukegan, Illinois, is the Cultural Arts Division of the Waukegan Park District.
5.4 miS
Library
William D. Block Memorial Law Library, Waukegan
139 min walk • The William D. Block Memorial Law Library serves the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Lake County, Illinois. The Law Library is named after the late William D.