Chicago neighborhood guides
22 neighborhoods · live crime, CTA 'L'- Lincoln ParkNorth Side
Tree-canopied streets, the lakefront zoo and conservatory, and a dense run of Armitage Avenue boutiques make this one of the North Side's most polished addresses.
- LakeviewNorth Side
Wrigley Field, the Southport Corridor's shops and restaurants, and a major Red/Brown/Purple stop at Belmont anchor this lively lakefront neighborhood.
- Wicker ParkNorthwest Side
The Blue Line's Damen stop sits at the heart of a neighborhood built around vintage shops, live-music venues, and a dense restaurant-and-bar strip.
- BucktownNorthwest Side
Renovated greystones and converted lofts line quiet residential blocks just north of Wicker Park's commercial bustle, with the Blue Line a short walk away.
- Logan SquareNorthwest Side
Tree-lined boulevards, an anchor Blue Line stop, and one of the city's liveliest restaurant-and-bar corridors.
- AvondaleNorthwest Side
A quieter, more affordable stretch along Milwaukee Avenue with a growing food scene and a direct Blue Line ride into the Loop.
- West LoopWest Side
Fulton Market's restaurant row, converted warehouse lofts, and the Green/Pink Morgan stop make this the city's fastest-growing dining destination.
- River NorthDowntown
Art galleries, a dense restaurant scene, and the widest rail access downtown — nearly every 'L' line passes through or near this central district.
- StreetervilleDowntown
High-rise towers between Michigan Avenue and the lakefront, steps from Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile's shopping.
- Gold CoastDowntown
Historic mansion-lined streets and upscale boutiques along Rush Street sit a short walk from the Red Line at Clark/Division.
- Old TownDowntown
Second City's home turf — Wells Street shops, well-kept row houses, and a short walk to the Brown and Purple Lines at Sedgwick.
- South LoopDowntown
Museum Campus, Grant Park, and a dense cluster of 'L' lines at Roosevelt connect this fast-rising district straight into the Loop.
- PilsenWest Side
Vibrant murals, the National Museum of Mexican Art, and the Pink Line running along 18th Street define this arts-forward neighborhood.
- BridgeportSouth Side
A close-knit, affordable South Side neighborhood near Guaranteed Rate Field, with rowhouse blocks and long-running neighborhood taverns.
- Hyde ParkSouth Side
Home to the University of Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry, and some of the city's grandest Gothic and Prairie-style architecture.
- BronzevilleSouth Side
A historic South Side district along King Drive with landmark greystones, deep jazz-and-blues heritage, and the Green Line at 43rd.
- UptownNorth Side
The Aragon Ballroom and the landmark Uptown Theatre anchor a lakefront neighborhood with quick Red and Purple Line access at Wilson.
- AndersonvilleNorth Side
Independent bookshops, Swedish bakeries, and a walkable Clark Street strip give this North Side neighborhood a small-town feel.
- EdgewaterNorth Side
Lakefront parks and a walkable historic district around Bryn Mawr Avenue make this an affordable, laid-back North Side pick on the Red Line.
- Rogers ParkFar North Side
The city's northernmost lakefront neighborhood, with beach access, an international restaurant scene, and the Red Line's Howard terminal.
- Lincoln SquareNorth Side
A European-flavored commercial strip around Giddings Plaza, with the Brown Line's Western stop a short walk from most blocks.
- Ukrainian VillageNorthwest Side
Onion-domed cathedrals and low-rise historic housing stock line the quiet blocks of this Northwest Side pocket.