For 10 years I've docked on Lake Michigan, in Chicago, at the small 59th Street Harbor in Hyde Park where there are great people and gatherings, regular live jazz and blues nights, a 2 minute walk to the Museum of Science and Industry, a 5 minute walk to the beach, and a 20 minute boat ride to downtown's magnificent lakefront. Last season I moved about 10 miles south to the very large Hammond Harbor in Indiana. On one side of the marina, literally 3 steps away, is a great beach, and on the other side, also only 3 steps away, is a huge new casino/restaurant/concert venue. The two harbors both offer the options for "partying" and "being layed back". With other great harbors around, how about sharing what's cool about yours?
How's Ya' Harbor?
- Thread starter LuBell
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Private beach
Across from the marina is an "island" which the kids love to explore on
Protected harbor great for teaching little know in the dinghy and using the kayak
Great marina with knowledgable boat owners that help each other
Marine is NOT a Brewers (10 bonus points for that)
Secluded location so not a lot of car traffic
Private beach
Across from the marina is an "island" which the kids love to explore on
Protected harbor great for teaching little know in the dinghy and using the kayak
Great marina with knowledgable boat owners that help each other
Marine is NOT a Brewers (10 bonus points for that)
Secluded location so not a lot of car traffic
mine has zero redeeming qualities other than being 25 minutes away from my house. the harbor is probably 2000' across and is part of the Merrimack River. it has a few decent seaside restaraunts but only a public dock to tie up. If that is full, forget the food other than by car.
getting into the harbor through the mouth of the Merrimack and Plum Island sound is a very dangerous channel.
body count? I think 4 died in or around my harbor last year and I believe one just dies two weeks ago due ot current.
there ya go....
getting into the harbor through the mouth of the Merrimack and Plum Island sound is a very dangerous channel.
body count? I think 4 died in or around my harbor last year and I believe one just dies two weeks ago due ot current.
there ya go....
