Chicago Neighborhoods Map & Guides
This guide presents several of Chicago's major neighborhoods
within the inner city. While there are no official boundaries for the
neighborhoods that we know of, these are the relative locations of the
most popular ones. Check our our feature article on each to learn the history and
make-up of each neighborhood.
Neighborhoods included are: Chinatown,
The Gold Coast, Greektown, Lincoln Park, Little Italy, The Loop,
Magnificent Mile, Old Town, Printer's Row, River North, South Loop,
Streeterville, West Loop, wicker park-Bucktown and Wrigleyville.
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1. Chinatown is
located south of the Printer's Row and Museum Campus areas. The heart
of Chinatown is the corner of Wentworth Avenue and Cermak Road, also
the key spot for the annual Chinese New Year parade along Wentworth
Avenue. This crowded area bustles with activity and, of course,
highlights are the oriental cuisine and markets.
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2. Gold Coast
is located along Lake Michigan, north of Streeterville. The
Magnificent Mile runs into the southern end of the Gold Coast and Oak
Street Beach lies to the east. The Gold Coast is the most prestigious
of Chicago neighborhoods.
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3. Greektown is
located west of the Loop and Interstate 90/94. This is a growing
neighborhood, but one that holds on to traditions through its ethnic
festivals and parades. Lots of great Greek dining as well.
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4. Lincoln Park is
the heart of Chicago's north side, sitting to the west of the vast
park (Lincoln Park) along Lake Michigan. It is also home to the
Lincoln Park Zoo. This area is very trendy with young professionals,
with home prices to match that popularity.
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5. Little Italy is
located southwest of the Loop, with the heart of the area at Taylor
Street and S. Racine Avenue. All along Taylor Street, you'll find lots
of Italian restaurants - from bakeries and sandwich shops to fine
dining. Also on Taylor Street is the National Italian American Sports
Hall of Fame.
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6. The Loop, or
Chicago's "downtown", is the area surrounded by the CTA's elevated
train tracks (the "el"). The Loop is the heart of Chicago's bustling
business district.
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7. Magnificent Mile
is Chicago's premier shopping expanse, which extends about a mile
along north Michigan Avenue, from the Chicago River to Oak Street. The
Magnificent Mile includes 460+ retail stores, an endless selection of
dining establishments, varied lodging and historic landmarks.
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8. Old Town is
located north of downtown Chicago, nestled between the Gold Coast and
Lincoln Park. This is a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood, but in
addition to the historic residential qualities, Old Town also offers
theaters, restaurants and clubs.
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9. Printer's Row is
located just south the the Loop. It has changed from warehouses and
printing plants to fine loft and condo residences. This small
neighborhood is home to unique restaurants, Buddy Guy's Legends blues
club and, true to its name, bookstores are quite popular here.
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10. River North lies
northeast of the Chicago River, where the river's north branch turns
to head to Lake Michigan. River North is a growing residential area,
filled with art galleries, trendy restaurants and clubs. River North
is also home to the vast Merchandise Mart.
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11. South Loop is
south of Congress Parkway and east of the Chicago River, excepting
Printer's Row. The southern boundary for the community area is
Roosevelt Road; though often describes an area as far south as 18th
Street or Cermak Road. It includes River City, the northern half of
Dearborn Park, and portions of State Street, Wabash Avenue, and
Michigan Avenue.
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12. Streeterville
lies between the Magnificent Mile and Lake Michigan, making it a
premier residential neighborhood within walking distance of shopping,
dining and other activities. Navy Pier is east of Streeterville at
Illinois St.
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13. West Loop is
located to the West of the Loop and Greektown. It is an area that has
undergone change, converting many commercial buildings into
residential lofts, with an influx of high rise residential towers and
office buildings as well as restaurants and galleries.
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14. Wicker Park-Bucktown
bordered by Armitage Avenue to the
north, Chicago Avenue to the south, I-90/94 to the east and Western Avenue
to the west, it caters to an increasingly diverse mix of people calling it
home.
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15. Wrigleyville is bordered by Halsted St. on the east, Ashland Ave. on the
west, Roscoe St. on the south and Byron St. on the north. The area is very
well developed in terms of restaurants and bars, and easily reached via
public transportation.
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