Visit Winthrop Harbor, Illinois and “Have it All in the Harbor”

Published: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 7:00 am
By: Pat Dipersio

Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan in the northeast corner of Illinois, Winthrop Harbor is a Village rich in history and opportunity. Here you will find a family-friendly Village with beautiful parks and recreational facilities, Lake Michigan access and so much more!

Winthrop Harbor is proud to be home to North Point Marina, the flagship in second-to-none lakefront recreational offerings include a free boat launch, public beaches and fishing pier as well as a large charter fishing fleet. Quiet, serene and safe, North Point Marina offers the relaxation you expect and the nurturing you need in a natural and lush recreational setting.

A world class marina and a world class value to you, North Point has convenient on-site amenities such as boat maintenance and repair, fuel, dry winter storage, transient slips, Great Room, ship's store and restaurant. In a protected floating dock system of 1,500 slips, from 30 to 60 feet, the "one price" slip rental includes electricity, water, TV hookup, Free WiFi, sanitary pump-outs, dock lockers, showers and restrooms, restricted parking and 24-hour security, all at no extra charges.

North Point Marina is more than just a marina, it is a water front center that includes a wide variety of services for boaters and non-boaters alike; sand volley ball courts, hiking and bicycle trails, a handicap accessible fishing pier, fish cleaning station, two public beaches and a free ten lane public launch ramp. Many other family friendly amenities are also available throughout the complex such as playgrounds, plenty of picnic tables and grills as well as fire pits that can be reserved only a few feet from Lake Michigan.

The largest marina on the Great Lakes is on Lake Michigan midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. Visit www.npmonline.com for more information.

Visiting Winthrop Harbor will also give you direct access to Illinois Beach State Park. This 4,500 acre park is the most visited state park in Illinois and includes plenty of opportunity for hiking, biking, camping or just relaxing on the plentiful sand dunes.

And getting here is a breeze…take Interstate 94 north, or south, to the state line and then head about 6 miles east to the lake. You can also use the Metra Train Service from Chicago in under an hour with a stop on 7^th Street, less than ½ a mile from the marina. Waukegan Regional airport is less than 6 miles away, or just ride the breeze and sail in to use one of the available transient slips.

Come for the Boating, but stay for the Hospitality…

A full slate of seasonal events from Memorial Day to Labor Day, are waiting to entertain you when you visit Winthrop Harbor. For a full “Events/Shops/Dine/Explore” listing, please visit www.WinthropHarbor.com or look for Winthrop Harbor Tourism and Economic Development on Facebook.