Be a part of this 14th-annual event by the Lakeview Polar Bear Club that invites several hundred participants to get in their summer sunbathing attire and take a dip in Lake Michigan. According to organizers, 700 swimmers and 400 spectators is the annual average. "Last year, the club raised $25,000 to support two local families suffering from costly medical conditions. After the plunge, warm up at an after-party at Hopsmith Tavern (15 W. Division St.). Register for the plunge and learn about various fundraising opportunities at http://lakeviewpolarbearclub.com.
Lakeview Polar Plunge
Nearby Restaurants | Rating | Address | Distance |
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Oak Street Beach | 1000 N. Lake Shore Drive | 0 ft away | |
Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to Wacker Drive | 990 N. Michigan Ave. | 46 ft away | |
Cafe Spiaggia | 980 N. Michigan Ave. | 78 ft away | |
Spiaggia | 980 N. Michigan Ave. | 78 ft away | |
Stephen Solovy | 980 N. Michigan | 78 ft away |