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- CHINATOWN: One of Chicago's most unique neighborhoods, Chinatown offers a touch of Far East charm in the Midwest. Featuring scores of terrific Chinese and Cantonese restaurants and bakeries, the neighborhood has a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of those who visit. Shoppers enjoy the cozy, family-owned bookstores and gift shops. If you're lucky, you'll visit Chinatown during one of its lively festivals – perhaps even the colorful Chinese New Year celebration.
- GOLD COAST: Tucked between North Avenue and Oak Street along Lake Shore Drive, the Gold Coast offers some of the most desired lakeshore property in Illinois. The neighborhood, which is known for its architectural history and cultural richness, is home to some of the city's most prestigious and influential movers and shakers. Drop by one of the booming cafés or bars on State Street, which is just south of the neighborhood, and see who is out.
- GREEKTOWN: Urban renewal brought a wave of Greek immigrants to the area. Now, thanks to improvements, the neighborhood offers the finest in Greek cuisine and still maintains a touch of its European origins. The area is encompassed by Kinzie and 16th Streets on the north and south and the Chicago River and Ogden Avenue on the east and west.
- LINCOLN PARK: Some of the city's trendiest shops, bars, and theaters call this neighborhood home, as does the famous Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Named for the park that encompasses its eastern border, the neighborhood of Lincoln Park runs from Diversy Parkway to North Avenue.
- LITTLE ITALY: People undertaking strict diets should probably skirt this Chicago neighborhood, where the air is full of the tempting aroma of deep dish pizza. Indeed, Little Italy is popular for its cozy, family-operated restaurants and unique neighborhood groceries.
- MAGNIFICENT MILE: Some of the best shopping and dining can be found on the Magnificent Mile. Running down Michigan Avenue and bounded by Oak Street on the north and the Chicago River to the south, you will find the best of all that is expensive here. Consider it the Rodeo Drive of the Midwest.
- MUSEUM CAMPUS: Home to the world-famous Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium, the Museum Campus was the brainchild of Daniel Burnham, an architect and city planner who wanted the city's most prominent lake-front attractions to be linked by a series of public parks and gardens. All in all, the Campus covers more than 57 acres. During the warmer months, this wide-open space is a popular place to laze away your afternoon. Since the Campus first opened in 1998, it has received over 4 million visitors annually.
- OLD TOWN: Home to Chicago's legendary Second City comic troupe, Old Town has many claims to fame. The neighborhood, located between North Avenue and Division Street on North Wells Street, was once a hippie paradise. Now it's home to some of Chicago's best nightlife spots. The demolition of Cabrini Green, a notorious government housing project, has helped make way for cottages and row houses in the now-upscale neighborhood. The area also offers an array of shops, bars, and restaurants.
- RIVER NORTH: Originally home to the city's manufacturing plants and factories, River North's mixture of high-rises and historical buildings adds to the neighborhood's eccentric feel. Home to hot dance clubs, celebrity-owned restaurants, and top-drawer art galleries, the district is definitely worth a trip. You'll find bistros and boutiques housed in century-old warehouses, not to mention the world's largest blues and jazz record shop.
- THE LOOP: The Loop is the core of the Windy City's downtown area and the center of its cultural, governmental, and business communities. As a result, their hustle and bustle make the city run and are worth witnessing if you like seeing the workings of a big city. Enjoy historical and architectural delights as the roar of the city's mass transit system raises your adrenaline level and reminds you of Chicago's size and splendor.
- WICKER PARK: Wicker Park was once home to industry and wealth, but the neighborhood's Victorian mansions now shelter one of the country's largest artist communities. Although the district sports a gritty, bohemian feel, it also promises the best in trendy restaurants and shops.
- WRIGLEYVILLE: Ethnic diversity is Wrigleyville's trademark. Originally settled by blue-collar workers, the area between Sheffield and Broadway is now home to immigrants and bohemians and includes housing around Wrigley Field. Among its attractions are international restaurants, woman-owned and operated businesses, and terrific meat, fish, and vegetable markets.
- ADDISON
- AIRPORT - CGX
- ALBANY PARK
- AURORA
- BROOKFIELD
- BRYN MAWR
- BUCKTOWN
- CHANNAHON
- CHICAGO RIDGE
- CICERO
- CLYBOURN CORRIDOR
- CRETE
- CRYSTAL LAKE
- DOWNTOWN
- ELMHURST
- EVANSTON
- FAR WEST
- FOREST PARK
- GARFIELD PARK
- GENEVA
- GLEN ELLYN
- GLENCOE
- GLENVIEW
- GURNEE
- HIGHLAND PARK
- HIGHWOOD
- HILLSIDE
- HINSDALE
- HOFFMAN ESTATES
- HYDE PARK
- IRVING PARK
- KILDEER
- LA GRANGE
- LAKE BLUFF
- LAKE FOREST
- LAKE VIEW
- LAKE ZURICH
- LAKEMOOR
- LAWNDALE
- LEMONT
- LIBERTYVILLE
- LINCOLN SQUARE
- LINCOLNSHIRE
- LINCOLNWOOD
- LISLE
- LOCKPORT
- LOGAN SQUARE
- LOMBARD
- LONG GROVE
- MARKET DISTRICT
- MEDINAH
- MIDWAY
- MUNDELEIN
- NAPERVILLE
- NORRIDGE
- NORTH RIVERSIDE
- NORTHBROOK
- NORTHFIELD
- NORTHWEST
- O'HARE
- OAK BROOK
- OAK LAWN
- OAK PARK
- OAKBROOK TERRACE
- OLYMPIA FIELDS
- PALATINE
- PALOS PARK
- PILSEN
- PIPER'S ALLEY
- PORTER
- PRAIRIE AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT
- PRINTERS ROW
- PULLMAN
- RIVER WEST
- ROGERS PARK
- ROSCOE VILLAGE
- SCHILLER PARK
- SKOKIE
- SOUTH LAWNDALE
- SOUTH LOOP
- SOUTH SIDE
- SOUTHWEST SIDE
- STREETERVILLE
- UKRANIAN VILLAGE
- UPTOWN
- VERNON HILLS
- WARREN PARK
- WEED DISTRICT
- WEST CHICAGO
- WEST DUNDEE
- WEST LOOP
- WEST SIDE
- WEST TOWN
- WESTCHESTER
- WESTERN SPRINGS
- WESTMONT
- WHEATON
- WHEELING
- WILLOW SPRINGS
- WILMETTE
- WINNETKA
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