Lincoln Park Neighborhood Profile

OVERVIEW, BOUNDARIES AND MAP - Lincoln Park Neighborhood:

Lincoln Park is a popular neighborhood on Chicago's north side that is rich with culture, nature, shopping, and, well, rich people. But don't let that keep you from exploring its impressive cultural institutions, memorable restaurants, and tree-lined streets.

The community area of Lincoln Park runs roughly as follows:

North: Diversey (2800)
South: North (1600)
West: Ashland (1600)
East: Lake Michigan

See the City of Chicago's official pdf map of Lincoln Park.

ARTS and CULTURE - Lincoln Park Neighborhood:

What began as edgy or innovative Lincoln Park institutions decades ago are now among Chicago's cultural jems. Each one is worth visiting frequently.

The Art Institute of Chicago Roger Brown Study Collection
1926 N. Halsted,(773)929-2452

Contemporary Art Workshop
542 West Grant Pl., (773)472-4004

Facets Multimedia
1517 W. Fullerton,(773)880-4237

Kingston Mines Blues Club
2458 N. Halsted, (773)477-4646

Old Town School of Folk Music
909 W. Armitage, (773)728-6000

The Second City
1616 N. Wells, (312)337-3992

The Steppenwolf Theater
1650 N. Halsted, (312)335-1650

Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, (773)871-3000

ATTRACTIONS - Lincoln Park Neighborhood:

Lincoln Park also offers a free zoo, beautiful historical districts, and two quality museums.

Arlington & Roslyn Place Landmark District

Chicago History Museum
1610 N. Clark Street,(312)642-4600

Armitage-Halsted Landmark District

Burling Row House Landmark District

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Clark Street, just north of North Ave. (Seasonal)

The Lincoln Park Conservatory
2391 N. Stockton Dr,(312)742-7736

The Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N. Clark St, (312)742-2000

The McCormick Row House Landmark District

Mid-North Landmark District

Old Town Triangle Landmark District

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr,(773)755-5100

PARKS & NATURE - Lincoln Park Neighborhood:

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Located at the north end of the Lincoln Park Zoo at Fullerton between Stockton and Cannon Drives.

Jonquil Park
1023 W. Wrightwood, Chicago

Lincoln Park & Cultural Center
2045 Lincoln Park West, Chicago,(312)742-7726

North Avenue Beach
1601 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Oz Park
2021 N. Burling St,(312)742-7898

Wrightwood Park
2534 N. Greenview Ave, (312)742-7816

RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS - Lincoln Park Neighborhood:

Lincoln Park is home to some of the country's best restaurants, which makes it a great choice for neighborhood dining.

Big Wallet
Alinea
1723 N. Halsted,(773)867-0110
Charlie Trotter's Restaurant
816 W. Armitage,(773)248-6228
North Pond Restaurant
2610 N. Cannon Dr,(773)477-5845

Medium Wallet
Adobo Grill
1610 North Wells,(312)266-7999
Vinci
1732 N. Halsted,(312)266-1199 Little Wallet
Bourgeois Pig Cafe
738 W. Fullerton,(773)883-5282
Noodles in the Pot
2453 N. Halsted,(773)975-6177
North Avenue Beach Cafe (Seasonal)
North Ave at Lake Shore Dr (On top of the "Boat")

NOTABLE SHOPS - Lincoln Park Neighborhood:

Art Effect(Cool women's clothes and funky home goods)
934 W. Armitage, (312)929-3600

Cotélac(French clothes boutique)
1159 W. Webster

Gepperth's Meat Market
1964 N. Halsted, (773)549-3883

Greer(Stationery\paper)
1657 N. Wells, (312)337-8000

Lori's Shoes
824 W. Armitage,(773)281-5655

Sweet Mandy B's (Mmmmm...Chocolate Cupcakes)
1208 W. Webster Ave, (773)244-1174

White Elephant Resale Shop
2380 N. Lincoln,(773)880-4237

GOVERNMENT & ESSENTIALS - Lincoln Park Neighborhood:

43rd Ward Alderman

32nd Ward Alderman

Chicago Police Department, 18th District

Chicago Public Library - Lincoln Park Branch
1150 W. Fullerton, Chicago,(312)744-1926

Children's Memorial Hospital
Lincoln Avenue, just south of Fullerton, Chicago, (773)880-4000

History of Lincoln Park
From the Encyclopedia of Chicago

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce

The realtors listed here are listed in the Yellow Pages of the Association for Realtors. These realtors name Lincoln Park as a neighborhood they serve, and their office location is also listed as Lincoln Park.

SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES - Lincoln Park Neighborhood:

Here are some of the notable public and private schools located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

DePaul University
Private,non-profit university.
Francis Parker School
Independent day school serving JK-12.
The Latin School
Independent day school serving JK-12.
Lincoln Elementary School
A Chicago Public School serving grades K-8.
Lincoln Park Nursery Cooperative Nursery School
A private pre-school.
Lincoln Park High School
A Chicago Public School serving grades 9-12.
Newberry Math & Science Academy
A Chicago Public School magnet program serving grades K-8.
St. Clement School
A private Catholic school serving grades K-8.

PLACES TO STAY - Lincoln Park Neighborhood:

China Doll Chicago Bed & Breakfast
Days' Inn - Lincoln Park North