Chicago Neighborhoods

Andersonville / Edgewater

One of the most culturally diverse areas in Chicago, Andersonville and neighboring Edgewater are popular for their plethora of locally-owned establishments and residents who fervently support a buy-local, multicultural,

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Gold Coast

A draw for Chicago’s wealthier citizens since the turn of the twentieth century, the Gold Coast is full of traditional mansions and deluxe modern day high-rises – but the glitz and glam doesn’t preclude vibrant scenes

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Lakeview (Boystown)

The first officially recognized gay village in the United States, this southern enclave of Lakeview is undeniably the end of the rainbow for the Midwest's LGBT community, though Boystown’s myriad dining and

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Lakeview (Wrigleyville)

Spreading out from storied Wrigley Field, home of the immensely popular Chicago Cubs, Wrigleyville – an enclave of the larger Lakeview neighborhood – has been inextricably linked to baseball since the stadium was built

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Lincoln Park

Popular eateries and watering holes abound in the expansive neighborhood of Lincoln Park – which stretches from North Avenue Beach all the way to the Chicago River – as does some of the highest-priced real estate in

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River North

With its proximity to the moneyed mecca of the Gold Coast and the downtown Loop, River North boasts some of the most coveted loft space, longest stretches of art galleries, and highest concentration of retailers in the

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South Loop

Once a highly industrialized area – and before that, a key stop on the Underground Railroad – South Loop has gained popularity as an inexpensive and accessible alternative to living north of the Chicago River, with a

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Streeterville

Named for George Streeter, a con artist who crashed his boat in the neighborhood more than 130 years ago – after which he proceeded to rip off, shoot, defile, and fornicate his way through town – Streeterville contains

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The Loop

Named for the elevated train that encircles it, The Loop is without doubt the central business district of the city – but that’s not to imply the neighborhood has no social scene to offer. Home to government

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Ukrainian Village

It wasn’t that long ago that the bars in Ukrainian Village were the kind of places where politicians performed their dirtier deeds and a request for fine wine would be met with a punch in the face. Nowadays, however,

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University Village / Little Italy

Includes: Pilsen Although Chicago doesn't have the large Italian population of New York or Boston, the small enclave of University Village/Little Italy is home to many celebrated Mediterranean eateries, including

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Wicker Park / Bucktown

Dotted with independent vintage boutiques, trendy restaurants, and small fair-trade coffee shops, Wicker Park/Bucktown is a mecca for young artsy types and alternative post-grads, evident in the fact that more artists

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