The Neighbourhood: Lake View

Lake View sits near the lakefront north of central Chicago and borders the Wrigley Field ballpark. Lincoln Park lies to the south and Lincoln Park Zoo draws families and visitors. Navy Pier provides rides and events along the lake shore. Wrigley Field hosts major league games and concerts during the year. Restaurants like Ann Sather and Chicago Diner offer casual meals for many tastes. Bars such as The Cubby Bear, Murphy's Bleachers, and Sluggers attract fans before and after games. Music venues and comedy clubs add night life to the streets. CTA Red Line, CTA Brown Line and CTA Purple Line serve local rail riders. Bus routes connect to other parts of the city across short trips. Bike lanes and wide sidewalks support people who walk and cycle. Small shops and grocery stores meet daily needs within blocks. New apartments and older greystones stand side by side in many blocks. This district shows steady retail and seasonal crowd patterns around events. Statistics show that most residents are 25 to 29 years old and that one-person households form the largest group.

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Lake View sits near the lakefront north of central Chicago and borders the Wrigley Field ballpark. Lincoln Park lies to the south and Lincoln Park Zoo draws families and visitors. Navy Pier provides rides and events along the lake shore. Wrigley Field hosts major league games and concerts during the year. Restaurants like Ann Sather and Chicago Diner offer casual meals for many tastes. Bars such as The Cubby Bear, Murphy's Bleachers, and Sluggers attract fans before and after games. Music venues and comedy clubs add night life to the streets. CTA Red Line, CTA Brown Line and CTA Purple Line serve local rail riders. Bus routes connect to other parts of the city across short trips. Bike lanes and wide sidewalks support people who walk and cycle. Small shops and grocery stores meet daily needs within blocks. New apartments and older greystones stand side by side in many blocks. This district shows steady retail and seasonal crowd patterns around events. Statistics show that most residents are 25 to 29 years old and that one-person households form the largest group.