The Top 10 Attractions around Beach Park
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Beach Park. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Beach Park is a region where 10
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Pond in Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve
Highlight (Segment) ⢠Lake
You can follow the trail for 56 miles along the Des Plaines River with gorgeous views of local preserves, watersheds, forests, and marshes. The trail is wide packed gravel and âŚ
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Stone Bridge Over the River, Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve
Highlight ⢠Bridge
You will find many beautiful lakes and rivers on this Blue loop. This course is part of the Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve.
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Illinois Beach State Park
Highlight ⢠Beach
Illinois Beach is the only remaining beach ridge shoreline left in the state of Illinois, with dunes and swales, sprawling marshes, forests of oak and vast arrays of animal life âŚ
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Kenosha County Bike Trail â Pleasant Prairie
Highlight (Segment) ⢠Cycleway
If you're looking for a serene biking experience, the Pleasant Prairie segment of the Kenosha County Bike Trail is definitely worth a visit. You'll be treated to a peaceful ride âŚ
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Des Plaines River Trail
Highlight (Segment) ⢠Trail
Tucked away from the river, this stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail offers a peaceful escape surrounded by towering trees. In the summer, the dense canopy provides a cool, âŚ
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Dead River Trailhead, Illinois Beach State Park
Highlight ⢠Trail
Strong contrasts between Lake Michigan's pebbly beach, the dunes, black oak forests, ponds. Frequent wildlife sightings. There is a hotel with a restaurant terrace, a visitor center, cycling and hiking trails, a bathing beach and a campsite
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Bike repair station on the Des Plaines River Trail
Highlight ⢠Rest Area
This bike repair station along the Des Plaines River Trail is equipped with an air pump, tire levers, Allen wrenches, and screwdriversâperfect for quick adjustments and on-the-go maintenance.
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Bridge along Des Plaines River
Highlight ⢠Bridge
A bridge with a metal frame and wooden flooring carries hikers over a small stream flowing into the Des Plaines River. Itâs a quiet place along the trail to pause âŚ
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Gold Pyramid House
Highlight ⢠Monument
In 1977, the Onans built their private residence: a stunning pyramid spanning 17,000 square feet. This pyramid is encompassed by a moat, features a towering 55-foot Pharaoh Ramses II statue, âŚ
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Sterling Lake Viewpoint
Highlight ⢠Viewpoint
This viewpoint gives hikers a great view of the 86-acre Sterling Lake within Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve. Visit at sunrise for a calm experience and a chance to see deer or waterfowl near the shore!
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