The Neighbourhood: Bucktown

Bucktown lies north of the Chicago River and mixes homes, shops, and art spaces. Wicker Park provides a small green playground and a public square near many stores. This district includes Humboldt Park and offers larger parkland and a lagoon for outdoor use. The 606 gives a raised trail for walking, running, and biking. Navy Pier hosts rides, seasonal fairs, and lakeside events for visitors. Six Flags Great America draws families with roller coasters and shows during the summer. Big Star serves tacos and draws people to its outdoor seating. Parson's Chicken & Fish offers fried chicken, pizza, and a large patio for groups. The Empty Bottle stages live music and indie shows in a compact room. Emporium Arcade Bar pairs classic arcade games with a drink menu. CTA Blue Line provides fast rail service to the Loop and the airport. Divvy bike share places docks across the district for short trips. Metra trains connect to suburbs from nearby stations. Small shops and galleries supply art, clothing, and food to neighbors. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 30 to 34 years old. Households with 2 people make up the largest part of the local population.

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Bucktown lies north of the Chicago River and mixes homes, shops, and art spaces. Wicker Park provides a small green playground and a public square near many stores. This district includes Humboldt Park and offers larger parkland and a lagoon for outdoor use. The 606 gives a raised trail for walking, running, and biking. Navy Pier hosts rides, seasonal fairs, and lakeside events for visitors. Six Flags Great America draws families with roller coasters and shows during the summer. Big Star serves tacos and draws people to its outdoor seating. Parson's Chicken & Fish offers fried chicken, pizza, and a large patio for groups. The Empty Bottle stages live music and indie shows in a compact room. Emporium Arcade Bar pairs classic arcade games with a drink menu. CTA Blue Line provides fast rail service to the Loop and the airport. Divvy bike share places docks across the district for short trips. Metra trains connect to suburbs from nearby stations. Small shops and galleries supply art, clothing, and food to neighbors. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 30 to 34 years old. Households with 2 people make up the largest part of the local population.