Ten Reasons to Love Lincoln Park

Undoubtedly, Lincoln Park is one of the most recognizable neighborhoods in Chicago, and rightfully so.  Named for the thousand-acre park on its eastern edge, Lincoln Park is home to countless sights and attractions. The park proper holds sporting fields, a driving range, running paths, and biking paths. Bordered on the North by Diversey Parkway, on the West by the Chicago River, the East by Lake Michigan and the South by North Avenue, Lincoln Park is merely two miles North of downtown. Here are ten reasons we think you will love living in Lincoln Park!

 

1. Alfred Caldwell Lilly Pool: A National Historic Landmark, walk through the picturesque landscaping and become one with nature in the middle of the city!

 

2. Shopping: From local stores to name brand shops, specialty stores, and large department stores, there is an endless array of places to feed any shopaholic addiction in Lincoln Park.

 

3. Chicago History Museum: Discover the past, present, and the future of the country’s third largest city.

 

4. Bars/Nightlife: Known for its professional teams such as the Bears and the Cubs, it should come as no surprise that Chicago, and Lincoln Park, boasts many sports bars for fans.  But, Lincoln Park is also home to more urban and trendy nightlife stops for a relaxing drink or a night of dancing.

 

5. Transportation: Lincoln Park is home to a web of transportation stops that will allow you to commute through the city with ease.  And with Red line, Brown Line, and Purple line stops, as well as express buses to downtown and other major bus routes, there’s literally nothing stopping you from getting anywhere you need to go from Lincoln Park.