The Neighbourhood: Gold Coast

Gold Coast sits along the lake and remains close to the city center. Navy Pier attracts visitors with the Centennial Wheel and seasonal fairs. Maggie Daley Park offers playgrounds, a climbing ribbon, and open green space. Lincoln Park Zoo hosts animals and free exhibits for all ages. Millennium Park brings public art such as Cloud Gate and hosts outdoor concerts. The area contains restaurants such as Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, and Eataly. Purple Pig and Three Dots and a Dash provide dining and bar options nearby. Shows at Second City add comedy to the local night life. CTA Red Line service and CTA bus routes connect this district to other parts of the city. Divvy bike share and lakefront bike paths support short trips for many people. Small shops and high-rise apartments shape daily life across the blocks. Nearby museums, galleries, and music venues host cultural events year round. Garages and paid lots handle many cars while many residents choose to walk. Public spaces draw runners, families, and tourists through the year. Local planners report that the most common age group falls between 25 and 29 and single-person households make the largest share.

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Gold Coast sits along the lake and remains close to the city center. Navy Pier attracts visitors with the Centennial Wheel and seasonal fairs. Maggie Daley Park offers playgrounds, a climbing ribbon, and open green space. Lincoln Park Zoo hosts animals and free exhibits for all ages. Millennium Park brings public art such as Cloud Gate and hosts outdoor concerts. The area contains restaurants such as Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, and Eataly. Purple Pig and Three Dots and a Dash provide dining and bar options nearby. Shows at Second City add comedy to the local night life. CTA Red Line service and CTA bus routes connect this district to other parts of the city. Divvy bike share and lakefront bike paths support short trips for many people. Small shops and high-rise apartments shape daily life across the blocks. Nearby museums, galleries, and music venues host cultural events year round. Garages and paid lots handle many cars while many residents choose to walk. Public spaces draw runners, families, and tourists through the year. Local planners report that the most common age group falls between 25 and 29 and single-person households make the largest share.