The Neighbourhood: Armour Square

Armour Square sits just south of downtown and contains a mix of homes, small shops, and stadium uses. Ping Tom Memorial Park offers riverfront green space and places for walks and play. Guaranteed Rate Field draws fans for Chicago White Sox games and hosts events. Navy Pier attracts amusement rides, festivals, and tourist crowds a short ride away. MingHin Cuisine and Lao Sze Chuan serve dim sum, noodles, and other Chinese dishes to many visitors. Local markets and small restaurants provide everyday food and takeout options. Triple Crown and nearby taverns offer casual bars and late night drinks. CTA Red Line and CTA buses connect this district to the Loop and other neighborhoods. Pedestrians and bike riders use river paths and local streets for short trips. Small businesses and community groups host cultural events and festivals in public spaces. Museums like the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium draw tourists and school groups. Housing ranges from older brick buildings to newer apartments and mixed use sites. Census data shows that people aged 25 to 29 form the largest age group and one person households form the largest household type.

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Armour Square sits just south of downtown and contains a mix of homes, small shops, and stadium uses. Ping Tom Memorial Park offers riverfront green space and places for walks and play. Guaranteed Rate Field draws fans for Chicago White Sox games and hosts events. Navy Pier attracts amusement rides, festivals, and tourist crowds a short ride away. MingHin Cuisine and Lao Sze Chuan serve dim sum, noodles, and other Chinese dishes to many visitors. Local markets and small restaurants provide everyday food and takeout options. Triple Crown and nearby taverns offer casual bars and late night drinks. CTA Red Line and CTA buses connect this district to the Loop and other neighborhoods. Pedestrians and bike riders use river paths and local streets for short trips. Small businesses and community groups host cultural events and festivals in public spaces. Museums like the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium draw tourists and school groups. Housing ranges from older brick buildings to newer apartments and mixed use sites. Census data shows that people aged 25 to 29 form the largest age group and one person households form the largest household type.