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Everyone visits the skyscraper-filled center of Chicago, but don’t overlook nearby Lincoln Park and Old Town – two of Chicago’s oldest and most charming neighborhoods. Come here to discover Victorian architecture, urban nature, local history and Michelin-starred restaurants, all within easy reach of the Loop.
Find out the best things to see and do in Chicago’s Lincoln Park and Old Town with our neighborhood guide.
These two neighborhoods to the north of the central business district contain rare pieces of Chicago history, such as the Old Town church and the cottage in Lincoln Park that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Lincoln Park and Old Town have expanded considerably since then. Today, visitors come to explore the city’s leading local history and nature museums, and check out Frank Sinatra’s favorite Chicago spot for baby back ribs. There’s also a free-to-visit public zoo, a sanctuary for migratory birds and a Victorian-era conservatory.
Anchored by DePaul University, Lincoln Park is a popular hub for college students and recent graduates. Its namesake park hugs the Lake Michigan shoreline, stretching north across Chicago neighborhoods that are filled with nuance, history and more than a few pleasant surprises. Music fans take note – the city’s leading reggae club and oldest blues club are nestled among them.
Lincoln Park and Old Town are north of downtown Chicago, but it’s easy to get here and around. Taking the Red Line on the L – Chicago’s famous elevated train system – is cheaper and simpler than taking a cab or rideshare. Get off at Clark/Division station for Old Town or Fullerton station for Lincoln Park.
Lincoln Park and Old Town have a wide selection of places to stay, from comfortable chain hotels to boutique getaways, cozy B&Bs and Airbnb apartments.
Within walking distance of the Lincoln Park Conservatory, this is a fun hostel where it’s easy to make friends; it’s an excellent base for bar-hopping.
A historic boutique hotel near the green Lincoln Park, with bohemian flair, small but stylish rooms, and a rooftop bar with a lake view.
A hotel in an apartment-style property that seems tailor-made for group travel, families and extended stays.
Feeling like an Italian villa in the country, Villa D’Citta mixes boutique hotel vibes with a stocked kitchen that’s available 24/7.
There's plenty to see in these historic neighborhoods, so give yourself plenty of time to explore.
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