The Windy City is also called the Third Coast for a good reason—seven of them, in fact. Formerly known as Hollywood Beach, ...

Chicago visitors have around two dozen beaches to choose from for water-based activities. With the help of locals, we've narrowed down the top choices.

Find the best family summer getaways near Chicago with beaches, hikes, small towns and fun within 3 hours of the city.

Known as the birthplace of the skyscraper, Chicago is home to award-winning ... commonly called St. Joe's. The family-friendly Silver Beach Pizza is housed in St. Joe's former train depot, with ...

spacious accommodations and multigenerational appeal to determine the best family beach vacations in the U.S. Weigh in by voting below, then use this ranking to plan your upcoming travels.

The weather is warming up in the Chicago area, and that is sure to have a lot of people dreaming of days at the beach. Residents of north suburban Evanston were able to begin picking up their ...