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Great view of the city at Christmas time they light up the zoo. It's a great thing to do during the holidays
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Great view of the city at Christmas time they light up the zoo. It's a great thing to do during the holidays
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View of the Chicago loop from Lincoln Park Zoo. Free, 365 days a year!
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Lincoln Park

4.5/5(320 area reviews)

Upscale national retailers, boutiques, and bookstores abound in this affluent area, alongside numerous restaurants and coffee shops. Must-see attractions include Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago History Museum, and North Avenue Beach. Easily accessible via CTA transit and major roads.

Lincoln Park
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Wrigleyville

You might enjoy the bars while in Wrigleyville. Wrigley Field is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Sheridan Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.

Wrigleyville
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Logan Square

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Get to know Logan Square and its many features like its breweries and live music. You might want to explore sights like Concord Music Hall and Milwaukee Avenue, and you can jump on the metro at Logan Square Station or California Station (Blue Line) to get around the city.

Logan Square
Beautiful Chicago winter skyline aerial above a snow covered Montrose beach looking towards the downtown skyscraper buildings with pink and orange clouds in a blue sky above.

Lake View East

While visiting Lake View East, you might make a stop by sights like Briar Street Theatre and TimeLine Theatre.

Lake View East
A man's hand is waving in the air and wearing a rainbow bracelet at Gay Pride parade.

Northalsted

Lake views, restaurants, and shopping are some highlights of Northalsted. You might stop by Wrigley Field or Vic Theatre while you're in the area.

Northalsted
Fall colorful trees with a path through it.

Bucktown

4.5/5(58 area reviews)

Well-liked for its churches and architecture, Bucktown is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Milwaukee Avenue and Gorilla Tango Theatre, and jump on the metro at Western Station (O Hare Branch) to get around the city.

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