Beach Park, IL

united states

Beach Park hugs Lake Michigan's shore about 45 miles north of Chicago, accessible via I-94 exits at Russell Road and Grand Avenue. Illinois Route 137 runs along the lakefront connecting to Waukegan and Zion. The town of 14,115 enjoys lake-moderated weather and serves as gateway to Illinois Beach State Park, which preserves over six miles of natural Lake Michigan dunes and wetlands.