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. Take time to see places like Kathy Osterman Beach and Rosemont Avenue Beach while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Foster Avenue Beach and Lake Michigan.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Edgewater?

We have 22 accommodations in the neighborhood. Some of the top places to stay in Edgewater:

Heart O' Chicago

2-star hotel

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

House 5863- Chicago's Premier Bed and Breakfast

Art Deco B&B with beach bar, conference center

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Central location

Peaceful Oasis in Top Chicago Neighborhood. Low Traffic, Pristine Cleanliness.

Family-friendly apartment with kitchen

• • Water park • Garden • Walkable location

Peaceful Oasis in Top Chicago Neighborhood. Low Traffic, Pristine Cleanliness.

City-center vacation home with kitchen

• • Garden • Walkable location

How to Get to Edgewater

Edgewater is located 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from the heart of Chicago.

Flying to:

• • O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Edgewater
• • Midway Intl. 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

• • Kathy Osterman Beach
• • Rosemont Avenue Beach
• • Foster Avenue Beach
• • Lake Michigan

Things to Do near Edgewater:

• • Lincoln Park Zoo (4.8 mi/7.8 km away)
• • Vic Theatre (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
• • Briar Street Theatre (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
• • Lincoln Hall (4.2 mi/6.8 km away)
• • Park West (4.9 mi/7.9 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Chicago?

• • Hottest months: July, June, August, September (average 72°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 30°F)
• • Rainiest months: May, June, July, August (average 4 inches of rainfall)