Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 312-729-1000;
www.bikechicago.com
; 239 E Randolph St; bikes per hr/day from $10/35, tour
adult/child from $39/25; 6:30am-8pm Mon-Fri, from 8am Sat & Sun, closed Sat & Sun Nov-Mar;
Brown, Orange, Green, Purple or Pink Line to Randolph)
This company has multiple loca-
tions. The main one is at Millennium Park; there's another at Navy Pier.
Bobby's Bike Hike
CYCLING
( 312-915-0995;
www.bobbysbikehike.com
;
465 N McClurg Ct; half/full day from $23/32;
8am-8pm Jun-Aug, 8:30am-7pm Sep-Nov & Mar-May; Red Line to Grand)
Bobby's earns raves
from riders; located at the River East Docks' Ogden Slip.
Water Sports
Visitors often don't realize Chicago is a beach town, thanks to mammoth Lake Michigan
lapping its side. There are 24 official strands of sand patrolled by lifeguards in summer.
Swimming is popular, though the water is pretty damn cold. Check
www.cpdbeaches.com
for water-quality advice before embarking.
North Ave Beach
BEACH
(
www.cpdbeaches.com
;
1600 N Lake Shore Dr; ; 151)
Chicago's most popular and
amenity-laden stretch of sand wafts a southern California vibe. You can rent kayaks, jet
skis, stand-up paddleboards and lounge chairs, as well as eat and drink at the party-ori-
entated beach house. It's 2 miles north of the Loop.
Oak St Beach
BEACH
(
www.cpdbeaches.com
;
1000 N Lake Shore Dr;
Red Line to Chicago)
Packs in bodies beautiful
at the edge of downtown.
12th Street Beach
BEACH
(
www.cpdbeaches.com
;
1200 S Linn White Dr; 146, 130)
A path runs from the Adler Planet-
arium to this handsome, secluded crescent of sand.
Ice Skating
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.millenniumpark.org
;
55 N Michigan Ave; skate rental $10;
late Nov-late Feb)
heats up
when the temperature plummets.
