Chicago - Near North Side

Combining urban with residential, couture with cuisine, the Near North neighborhood is a small section of downtown Chicago offering a blend of historic luxury homes, modern condos, studio lofts, and a long-established air of pride.

Near North is one of Chicago's most sophisticated neighborhoods, and even though it lies right near the heart of the city there is enough grass, trees and flowers to keep you in touch with nature.

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The Near North neighborhood is bounded by Division Street to the north, Chicago Avenue to the south, State Street to the east and the Chicago River to the west.

The neighborhood is a veritable hub of public transportation! Near North lies in the middle of two Red Line subway stops: Clark & Division and Chicago. As for the bus system, the #66 Chicago Avenue line will take you into West Town and beyond, as will the #70 Division Avenue bus. A few blocks away the #22 Clark or #36 Broadway buses are a great way to travel north and south, as is the #29 State Street bus, which goes south along State Street shopping, as well as to the Harold Washington Library. If a downtown location is your destination, your own two feet are all you need. The Near North area is mere steps away from the Magnificent Mile, the Chicago River, and it's a quick jaunt to the Loop.

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"Near North now has one of the widest ranging spectrums of upscale shops and elegant dining in Chicago. Fashionistas, epicures and energetic types alike will feel right at home in this haute neighborhood. Foodies will also appreciate and enjoy stocking up on fresh fare at the Division and Dearborn Farmer's Market, which runs from May through October. And from April through December, they can take one of the Chicago's Near North Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tours to get a better handle on local eateries."

Source: http://www.chicagoneighborhoods.cc/neighborhoods/nearnorth.html

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