Over the years, people from around the world have made Chicago their new home in America. Today this diversity is reflected in the city’s 77 different neighbourhoods.
Andersonville - This charming Swedish neighbourhood is home to the Swedish American Museum, and a flourishing dining and nightlife scene.
Bucktown & Wicker Park - These artsy communities are known for their trendy shops, nightlife and music venues.
Chinatown - This vibrant and bustling Chinese neighbourhood is filled with wonderfully authentic restaurants and shopping.
Gold Coast - Walk through this beautiful residential neighbourhood and see Victorian mansions built by leaders of industry.
Greektown - Discover delightful restaurants, shops and frolicking nightlife in Chicago’s Greek community.
Hyde Park - Here you’ll find the beautiful campus of the University of Chicago, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House, a cornerstone of modern design. Hyde Park is also home to the Museum of Science and Industry.
Lakeview - This northside community is home to historic Wrigley Field, the landmark baseball park where the Chicago Cubs play in the summertime.
Lincoln Park - The park itself is home to the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Lincoln Park Conservatory, while the Lincoln Park neighbourhood is filled with countless dining and shopping options.
Lincoln Square - There are dozens of great restaurants and eclectic shops in this German community on the city’s north side.
Little Italy - Take a stroll down Taylor Street and find some of the best Italian dining outside of the Old Continent.
Magnificent Mile® - One of the most famous and distinguished shopping destinations in the world with several vertical malls and huge flagship stores from all kinds of retailers. At the north end, Oak Street is lined with high-end designer boutiques.
River North - Just adjacent to downtown, huge blocks of warehouses are now filled with art galleries, hip restaurants and nightclubs.
Streeterville - Head to Navy Pier. There’s great dining and shopping, plus dozens of fun attractions including an enormous Ferris wheel, the IMAX® cinema, a musical carousel, the Chicago Children’s Museum and the Skyline Stage with outdoor concerts all summer long.
The Loop - Named for the elevated train that wraps around it, the Loop is downtown’s financial and cultural centre. Home to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the lively Theatre District, State Street shopping and beautiful Millennium Park.