| Good park close to Chicago |
If you're in a need of a quick getaway close to Chicago, this is a good option. We biked up from Chicago (~42 miles). The bike paths were good until we got to Waukgena. The sites were better than expected - we had a lot of trees/shade and didn't feel too close to our neighbors. It was quiet at night. I wouldn't say there's a ton to do in the area. The beach is fairly rocky and the water is freezing. There are a few hiking and biking trails, but we didn't do much exploring since we had crappy weather. The nuclear power plant is very close by which made an interesting walk.
We stayed here in a Tent.