Chicago's Gold Coast Neighborhood

One of Chicago's most treasured residential areas with its quiet, tree-lined streets, stately homes and connections to the city's past, the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood is home to the world renowned Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue.

The Gold Coast is a mix of grand 19th century mansions, luxury high-rise condominiums and renovated gray and brownstone walkups.

Gold Coast Neighbors Association

City of Chicago

"A scant few blocks in size, the Chicago neighborhood of Old Town is located south of the Lincoln Park area and just east of the Gold Coast, from Division to Armitage."

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"The Purple/Brown line runs through Old Town with stops at Sedgewick and Armitage. The Red line stops at North/Clybourn and Clark/Division. CTA buses run along most of its major streets."

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"Although historical and largely residential, Old Town does have a lively center with several entertaining establishments. Second City's performance group is based here, as is a branch of the famous Steppenwolf Theater and the Zanies comedy club.

Boutiques, restaurants, clubs and coffee shops keep locals and tourists entertained and fed as they wander through the streets of this Chicago treasure. Old Town is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods with its roots firmly planted in Chicago's history, but it has so much to offer that it will surely be a well-loved part of the city's future."

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The Gold Coast neighborhood caters to every taste with notable sophistication and world-wide recognition. People from all over the city come here to dine on everything from fresh sushi to upscale Italian to burger and fries! The Gold Coast is also home to Navy Pier, the place where residents and tourists alike come together to enjoy all the fun and beauty of a day on Lake Michigan. Oak Street Beach and other beach front parks provide residents plenty of outdoor space for recreation.

The Museum of Contemporary Art is a popular attraction in this area as well. One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the art of our time, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) offers exhibitions of the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. The MCA boasts a terraced sculpture garden with a great view of Lake Michigan.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Oak Street Shopping

Water Tower Place

The Magnificent Mile

Some of the city's best-rated schools are found in the Gold Coast neighborhood including Ogden Elementary (a highly-regarded primary school), the Latin School college preparatory (junior kindergarten through twelfth grade), and Loyola University's Water Tower campus.

Ogden Elementary School

Latin School of Chicago

Chicago Public Schools

Loyola University

Neighboring Communities

Chicago's Lincoln Park Neighborhood

Chicago's River North Neighborhood

Chicago's Streeterville Neighborhood

Chicago - Old Town

Chicago - Near North Side