A concrete seawall is a popular swimming and sunbathing location for locals.
The internet is having a field day making fun of Chicago's so-called "Concrete Beach" — but many locals love the strip of seawall that lets sand-averse Chicagoans enjoy the lakefront.
As Rory Quealy explains in Block Club Chicago, the beach is "perfect for sand haters," it has deeper water than the city's sandy beaches and is often less crowded than others.
Locals say the concrete beach is unique to Chicago and have adopted it as a point of pride. "You can go to a beach anywhere, but I think it’s kind of awesome that everyone comes here," one resident said.
Read the full story: Chicago’s ‘Concrete Beach’ Is Going Viral On Social Media. Here’s Why Locals Love It
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