343 W Old Town Ct #601, Chicago IL 60610

Chicago's Humboldt Park Neighborhood

"The neighborhood takes its name from Humboldt Park, a 207 acre greenspace of walking and biking paths; sports, boating and skating facilities; and picnic spots. The Humboldt Park Boathouse and Pavilion, an architectural jewel, sits along the park's pleasant lagoon. Among the park's most recognizable features are an enchanting circular rose garden and intriguing sculptures that include the World's Fair bison that were originally cast in bronze for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Many of the neighborhood's boulevards showcase well-maintained greystones that date from this period, the late 1800s."

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History of Humboldt Park

Located about 6 miles northwest of the Loop, Humboldt Park is bounded by Armitage Avenue to the north, Western Avenue to the east, Chicago Avenue to the south and Pulaski Road to the west. Bordering neighborhoods include Logan Square, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, and East Garfield Park.

"For those who try to live a car-free life, Humboldt Park has you covered with a slew of CTA buses running right through your neighborhood.

While Humboldt Park has its fair share of public transit via CTA bus -- there isn't an El train stop nearby. However, if the El is necessary for your trip, almost all of the bus lines can take you right to a station. The best idea is to visit the CTA website (transitchicago.com) for more info and maps of the area.

For car owners Humboldt Park is easy, breezy and downright delightful. Permit parking is unheard of, parking is always available (with very few restrictions), and many homes in the area actually have garages. Gasp!"

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Chicago Transit Authority

Neighborhood Map

The Old Town Art Fair is held annually in June. It is one of America's oldest art fairs, getting its start in 1950. "At the fair, the work of over 250 artists is on display, in all mediums including drawing, painting, photography and more. The art is chosen by a jury made up of artists, gallery owners and even museum curators. The Art Fair also includes live musical performances. Other highlights include a Garden Walk, a tour of the historic neighborhood and a children's activity area."

Source: www.chicagotraveler.com

"When it's time to eat, Old Town delivers. There are restaurants unique to Chicago, such as Sauce, which serves American Eclectic food, Bistrot Margot for French cuisine, Dinotto Ristorante for Italian cuisine and Salpicon for hearty Mexican fare.

Some well-known chains can be found here as well; try the Flat Top Grill for Asian-inspired stir-fry or the Adobo Grill for stir-fry of a more Mexican flavor.

Sushi is a favorite among Old Town locals; Kamehachi, Mizu and Café Sushi are slightly upscale sushi bars; head to any of these for sophisticated décor and a genuine sushi meal.

After hours, Old Town's bars and clubs are plentiful. Wells on Wells, across the street from Second City, is a popular destination for those who want to meet the cast after a show. Hobo's and the Old Town Ale House are laid-back and frequented by regulars, while Spoon is a classy, lively joint where people can lounge, dance and meet all kinds of people."

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"Shopping in Old Town is a unique experience; the majority of shops in this neighborhood are boutiques rather than well-known chain stores. Therefore, each and every store is cozy, intimate and filled with one-of-a-kind goods."

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The California Clipper

The Beetle Bar & Grill

Aloft Loft

Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture