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North Avenue Beach Pier
Uncover Lakefront Views
- 4.8151 reviews
- Free
- Seasonal hours: check before you go
North Avenue Beach Pier is a bustling lakefront spot with wide sandy shores, boardwalk access, and panoramic skyline views. Expect active outdoor recreation—jogging, cycling, people-watching—and calm pockets for relaxation or photography; it’s a must-visit for scenic waterfront time and city skyline photos.
Right now · 9:15 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Seasonal hours: check before you go
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
56°
Overcast
- Feels
- 55°
- Rain
- 11%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 10am
57° - 11am59°
- 12pm59°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Seasonal hours: check before you goHours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 North Avenue Beach Pier
- 2 Lincoln Park · 14 min
- 3 Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo · 19 min
- 4 Goudy (William) Square Park · 19 min
- 5 Dream Lady · 20 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 151 reviews
Known for
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Jogging
- Waterfront
- Beach access
- Scenic views
The feel
- Lively
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Pet owners
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 11 am. Light layer from 11 am.
JacketUntil 11 am
Light layerFrom 11 am