Chicago neighborhoods

The Loop
The Loop is what residents call the downtown of Chicago. It refers to the area surrounded by the elevated “L” train circuit. The Loop is an important business district, also containing cultural and governmental buildings.

Downtown
Bordered by the Chicago River, the Michigan Avenue and the Roosevelt Avenue, the greater Chicago Downtown is one of the best areas to live in.

The North Side
Also known as the Magnificent Mile, the gorgeous North Michigan Avenue houses some of Chicago’s most luxurious hotels, finest restaurants and shops. It’s all here.

Old Town West of LaSalle Street
The best-preserved historic buildings in Chicago are to be found mainly on North Wells Street. This is what Chicagoans call the Old Town West of LaSalle Street.

Chinatown, Chicago
We invite you to visit Chicago’s impressive Chinese neighborhood, enter their restaurants, shops and nightclubs and find out more about the Asian culture.

Lincoln Park
From North Avenue to Ardmore, and from the Lake Shore Drive to the North Hollywood Avenue, the 1,200-acre Lincoln Park area facing Lake Michigan is Chicago’s most popular neighborhood.

Wrigleyville
Close to the Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigleyville is a charming neighborhood you’ll fall in love with.

The South Side
South of the Loop, this large area is rapidly rowing into one of the most beautiful residential neighborhoods in Chicago. At the end of the 19th century, the South Side was referred at as the "Gold Coast".