Best places in Cook County
Discover the best places in Cook County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 15 places in the city.
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Reed Bingham State Park
State park
Sprawling park with a 375-acre lake for fishing or kayaking, miniature golf course & a beach.
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
2
North Avenue Beach
Beach
👍👍 I didn't know about this little gem in the heart of North downtown Chicago. A beach, near the heart of the city. I love it. The food Is great, the sand is clean, tons of law enforcement, there was a volleyball tournament going on and the people was having the time of their lives. Hands down this i...
4.60 (2.6K reviews)
3
31st Street Beach
Beach
👍 A great park, walking distance to both the waterfront and the marina. You can park in the garage if you get there early in the morning or do the paid parking along the shore.
The playground is equipped with swings, slides and splash zones for the kids( not to much covering).
We recommend going ear...
4.60 (2.3K reviews)
4
Kathy Osterman Beach
Beach
Energetic urban beach offering golden shores & seasonal lifeguards, plus city vistas.
4.80 (301 reviews)
5
Foster Beach
Beach
Accessible sandy lakefront beach with lifeguards, restrooms, WiFi access & parking.
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Reed Bingham State Park - Campground
Campground
👍👍 We come here every year. They are currently building a new bathhouse in the first loop. They have also put in full hookups in some sites, not sure how many. There is a Putt Putt & kayak rental. You can fish in the lake or at the bottom of the dam. Very quiet State Park.
4.70 (167 reviews)
9
Calumet Beach
Beach
😠 Wouldn’t recommend going to this beach. What I thought was going to be a fun day at the beach turned out to be my worst nightmare. I caught necrotizing fasciitis “flesh eating bacteria” from the contaminated water. Spent 14 days in the hospital, underwent two surgeries and literally fought for my li...
4.30 (230 reviews)
10
63rd Street Beach
Beach
😠 The beach is supposed to be a public beach but yet they lock down the washrooms... like the own them... the restroom is supposed to be open at 7 am.. but yet they don't open until they feel like it's best... so what are the runner's ,bicycle riders, and the ppl who just want to relax and the earl...
4.50 (96 reviews)
15
12th Street Beach
Beach
👍 Small and tucked away. This is a lesser known beach located near the Adler. Parking is challenging if you don’t want to hit the lot, plan accordingly.
4.30 (40 reviews)