The Neighbourhood: Old Town

Old Town sits on the near north side of Chicago and contains a mix of shops, theaters, and apartments. Washington Square Park anchors the neighborhood and offers green space and public events. Navy Pier serves as a nearby waterfront attraction with rides and seasonal festivals. The Second City hosts comedy shows and draws visitors to this district. Billy Goat Tavern serves casual food and draws tourists. Lincoln Park provides larger parkland, a conservatory, and walking paths within a short walk. Restaurants like Boka and Eataly offer fine and casual dining near the district. CTA buses and the Red Line and Brown Line provide frequent transit links. Pedestrians use local sidewalks and many residents walk to shops and restaurants. Small shops and galleries occupy ground floors of old buildings in the area. Parking and traffic shape daily travel and commuting patterns. Nightlife venues and smaller bars host live music and later events most nights. Art galleries and small theaters add to the cultural mix and host shows year round. Data shows the top age group is 25 to 29 and most households contain one person.

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Old Town sits on the near north side of Chicago and contains a mix of shops, theaters, and apartments. Washington Square Park anchors the neighborhood and offers green space and public events. Navy Pier serves as a nearby waterfront attraction with rides and seasonal festivals. The Second City hosts comedy shows and draws visitors to this district. Billy Goat Tavern serves casual food and draws tourists. Lincoln Park provides larger parkland, a conservatory, and walking paths within a short walk. Restaurants like Boka and Eataly offer fine and casual dining near the district. CTA buses and the Red Line and Brown Line provide frequent transit links. Pedestrians use local sidewalks and many residents walk to shops and restaurants. Small shops and galleries occupy ground floors of old buildings in the area. Parking and traffic shape daily travel and commuting patterns. Nightlife venues and smaller bars host live music and later events most nights. Art galleries and small theaters add to the cultural mix and host shows year round. Data shows the top age group is 25 to 29 and most households contain one person.