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Thousands Gather Along the Shorefront for the 10th Annual Black Boat Scene

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Events· 6 min read

Thousands Gather Along the Shorefront for the 10th Annual Black Boat Scene

Over a thousand water enthusiasts from Chicago, Houston, LA, New York, Atlanta and D.C. hit Chicago's lakefront for the 10th Annual Black Boat Scene — and Luxury Lakefront Charters was right in the middle of it all.

July 12, 2023Read Article →

Chicago's Playpen: A First Timer's Guide

Chicago Boating

April 2025· 5 min read

Chicago's Playpen: A First Timer's Guide

The Playpen is Chicago's most iconic summer boating hot spot — a no-wake gathering zone just south of Oak Street Beach where boats tie up, music plays, and the skyline puts on a show. Here's everything a first-timer needs to know before heading out.

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