What's Edgewater Like?
In Edgewater, you can spend time checking out the theater scene and restaurants. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music and lake views. Nature lovers can visit Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan. There's plenty more to see, including Swedish American Museum Center and Rosemont Avenue Beach.
How to Get to Edgewater
Flying to:
- Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Edgewater
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 14.3 mi (23 km) from Edgewater
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Edgewater
Getting to Edgewater on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Bryn Mawr Station
- Thorndale Station
- Granville Station
Things to See and Do in and around Edgewater
What to See in Edgewater
- Loyola University Chicago
- Lincoln Park
- Lake Michigan
- Rosemont Avenue Beach
- Foster Avenue Beach
Things to Do near Edgewater:
- Swedish American Museum Center (0.7 mi/1.2 km away)
- Riviera Theatre (1.3 mi/2 km away)
- Vic Theatre (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
- Briar Street Theatre (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
- Athenaeum Theatre (3.5 mi/5.7 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Chicago?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 70°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 31°F)
- Rainiest months: June, May, April, October (average 6 inches of rainfall)