The 10 Most Charming Small Towns in Illinois THE 10 MOST CHARMING SMALL TOWNS NEAR CHICAGO. Oak Street Beach offers a taste of the Caribbean in the heart of Chicago. Even though Chicago isn't close to the ocean, there are more than two dozen real beaches managed by the Chicago Park District, with a total of 26 miles of lakefront. Although food and drink are allowed to be brought to Chicago's beaches, alcohol consumption is not allowed, according to Chicago Park District regulations.

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