Streeterville
Streeterville is the area around the Northwestern downtown campus. Aside from
the school, it is basically an up market residential high-rise area. Streeterville
is located between Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and Michigan Ave. Streeterville
was originally a landfill project – not that you could tell now with so many
high rises like the 90+ story Hancock building on it! This area is a 10 minute
walk from the “EL” (Chicago’s subway) but you are on Northwestern’s doorstep.
There are a few restaurants, bars, and supermarkets but this is mostly a quieter
residential area. The border of Streeterville is Michigan Avenue, where you fill
find the best Shopping in Chicago. Think of it as the 5th Avenue of the Midwest!
There are also a bunch of great rental buildings with tremendous view of the
entire
city!
The Magnificent Mile
The Magnificent Mile is the area between Michigan Avenue and La Salle Street.
There are a number of upmarket condo buildings and some really nice rental
buildings as well. This area is vibrant
and full of energy all through the night. The further west you go from Michigan
Avenue the less nice the area is. The east side of this area is the famous
Michigan Avenue, where you fill find
the best Shopping in Chicago. Think of it as the 5th Avenue of the Midwest!
There is a huge selection of bars and restaurants to go to and both lines of
the “EL” (Chicago’s subway) run
through this area. From here you can get anywhere in Chicago easily.
Old Town
West of LaSalle Street is the residential district of Old Town, boasting some of the best-preserved turn-of-the-century architecture. The neighborhood is known for its renovated historic charm of town homes, quiet courtyards, and walk-ups. The residential areas rapidly gentrified once the nearby housing project - Cabrini Green - was finally razed.
Shopping of all kinds is abundant, as well as cinema, theater, popular restaurants and bars. The center of nightlife in Old Town is Wells Street, where there is as well a string of reliable restaurants and bars. The major strips of commerce are definitely abuzz with the activity of a big city: Wells and Division streets, North Avenue, and the intersection of North and Clybourn avenues.
Old Town is home to the famous Second City, the training ground for such comedians as John Belushi, Joan Rivers and other popular stars. The Second City was started in a former Chinese establishment on the edge of Old Town in 1959.
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park is one of Chicago's swankiest and most popular neighborhoods, with more bars and restaurants per capita than almost any other neighborhood in Chicago. Lincoln Park is the heart of Chicago’s North Side
Lincoln Park is a young and extremely lively neighborhood. There you’ll find restaurants and bars to match any evening’s taste and budget. You’ll see bars and clubs that range from prep to sport to punk to blues; and there’s little you won’t find shopping along Clark Street. (Except readily available parking.)
Lincoln Park’s most obvious attraction is the park itself. The 1,200 acre park has extensive playing fields, picnic areas where ever you can find a place to throw down a blanket, and even a large zoo that boasts free admission.
Lakeview
Named for its close proximity to Lake Michigan, Lakeview is one of Chicago's
larger neighborhoods, now comprised of smaller neighborhoods within its boundaries.
They include Wrigleyville, Roscoe Village and Lakeview East.
West Lakeview officially begins at Clark Street. Dozens of buildings are being
renovated and new single-family homes are under construction. Rents in West Lakeview
are more affordable than those in Lake View East.
One and one half miles of lake and park on the eastern border offers recreational
facilities of boating, jogging, skating, swimming and biking.
Chicago loop area is readily accessible from Lakeview by car, bus,
train or the Red Line El.
Transportation
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) offers an information line that will tell you the best
public transportation routes to your destination. To obtain information call
(312) 836-7000 and tell them where you are located and where you would like to go.
Public transportation route maps and timetables are also available through the CTA
information line or on their Web site at www.transitchicago.com.
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