Welcome to Bucktown/Wicker Park
Hip and trendy residential enclaves known as “foodie meccas”
Bucktown and Wicker Park are two trendy, hip, and upbeat communities located northwest of downtown Chicago. Although they are two distinct communities with unique characteristics, they share many commonalities and a similar vibe. These eclectic residential enclaves offer many housing types, from simple studio apartments to historic townhouses, luxurious condominiums, and beautiful single-family homes. There are many large brick and stone mansions, converted industrial buildings with loft condominiums, and landmark brownstone and graystone row houses. The architecture is a blend of vintage Old Chicago styles and trendy modern designs. These neighborhoods are less densely populated, and many of the streets are wider, lending to a less congested feel. Known as a mecca for foodies, there are fabulous restaurants, coffee shops, and dive bars around every corner.
Bucktown and Wicker Park are communities with an edgy and artsy ambiance. Once an industrial area, these communities have been turned into gorgeous residential neighborhoods. Street art graces the facades of many vintage buildings, emphasizing the unique feel of a community thriving on arts and culture. The area is also home to some of the best nightlife in the Chicago area and unique shopping venues. Most of the shopping is located along Milwaukee Avenue, Damen Avenue, and the Six Corners Intersection. You’ll find vintage stores, record shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, theaters, bars, and coffee shops. The communities are pedestrian and bike-friendly, with easy access to public transportation. Bucktown and Wicker Park residents enjoy outdoor activities at Wicker Park and along the 606 Trail. There’s always someone out walking, jogging, biking, or taking their dog for a stroll in the park. Three other popular parks in the area are Holstein Park, Walsh Park, and Churchill Park.
What to Love
- A beautiful mix of vintage and modern architectural styles
- A hip, edgy, and artsy vibe
- Pedestrian and bike-friendly with excellent public transportation
- “Foodie mecca” with fabulous and unique restaurants
Local Lifestyle
Bucktown and Wicker Park are foodie havens with a hip and artsy vibe. The areas are also treasured for the historical character of their architecture. Residents of these thriving communities enjoy an unparalleled dining scene featuring the finest and most unique restaurants in the Chicago area. They also enjoy taking long walks and bike rides along the 606 trail or hanging out with friends and family at one of the many local parks. In the evening, Bucktown and Wicker Park pride themselves on having a fun and exciting nightlife scene. Residents of the area are also treated to museums, art galleries, and theaters.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
There are so many great restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops in the Bucktown and Wicker Park communities that you can’t go wrong. Some of the most popular venues are Etta with their woodfired hearth, the trendy and cool Enso Sushi, the old-school but very swanky, Dove’s Luncheonette, and Big Star for bourbon and beef.
The area is also a great place for happy hour, date nights, and dancing. Check out Tapster, a fully self-serve tasting room with plentiful options. For a swanky date night, go to Nick’s Beer Garden, where live music plays on Friday and Saturday nights, or Gallery Cabaret, a destination for art, music, and drinks. For live plays and performances, visit The Den Theatre.
Bucktown and Wicker Park are wonderful places to do one-of-a-kind shopping. The streets are lined with unique and interesting boutiques, vintage stores, and record shops. BFF Bikes is a bike shop that caters to women. Moth is a lovely little shop that sells unique items, clothing, housewares, personal care products, art, books, accessories, and pottery. The streets are lined with countless shops and boutiques like these.
Things to Do
Bucktown and Wicker Park offer endless options for activities and entertainment. Residents are just steps away from unique art galleries, shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Bars and trendy coffee shops are favorite gathering places for friends and colleagues. Residents also enjoy walking, jogging, and biking along the 606 Trail. The community is brimming with pubs, clubs, theaters, and even bowling alleys for recreation and enjoyment.
During the warm summer months, locals take advantage of the delightful weather by spending time at local parks, like Holstein Park, Walsh Park, and Churchill Park. The parks offer gyms, pools, sports fields, playgrounds, dog parks, community gardens, and picnic areas. They are also popular sites for community events.
Schools
Bucktown and Wicker Park have excellent public, private, parochial, and charter schools.
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