12th Street Beach

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  • Address
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, South Loop
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  • Transport
    bus: 146

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Lonely Planet review

A path runs south from the planetarium to 12th St Beach, where you can climb the rocks to the breakwater for good views of the lake and the fisherman likely casting there. Despite its proximity to the Museum Campus and its zillions of visitors, the crescent-shaped sand sliver remains bizarrely (but happily) secluded. Bonus: if you can't get tickets to see your favorite band at Charter One Pavilion, you can sit here and still hear the tunes.