Always a marvel. Color changes everyday. Favorite spots : Near Adler Planetarium, Lake Forest Beach and in the new park at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Great Art along the way! More

And it is a huge lake. But worth seeing if you are in the Chicago area. More

Feels like the ocean, but has no salt. Always beautiful to watch. More

Rent a bike at Bobby's Bike Hike and then get on the bike path to go from the beach area to the museum area. More

Great shade and great people watching! Take a picnic lunch! More

Lake Michigan is so much fun in the summer! Be sure to check out Oak Street beach as it is the best beach in the city. The view of the city from the sand and water is unbeatable. More

Walking along the water enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful day! More

This waterfront trail is the best place to ride a bike. It is beautiful. The beaches, the water and all the playing fields make this the place to be. Somehow the cyclists and the pedestrians all manage to get along. Mind you there is something about the midwest people, they are really great. More

Five minutes after I drop my son at school, I'm jogging past fisherman going for perch, wildlife photographers hoping I won't disturb their efforts [I didn't], lovely boat harbors, and pristine golf courses. And I've dropped him off, [poor slob] in the heart of Chicago. This is all possible because the city fathers [and mothers, and possibly maiden aunts] gave... More