The Neighbourhood: West Town

West Town sits northwest of the Loop and includes parts of Wicker Park and Ukrainian Village. Union Park hosts music events and festivals. Parks like Humboldt Park and Pulaski Park offer open fields and walking paths. Navy Pier draws visitors with rides and the Centennial Wheel. Restaurants such as Big Star, Girl & the Goat, and Au Cheval serve tacos, shared plates, and burgers. Bars like The Violet Hour and Emporium Arcade Bar attract evening crowds. Outdoor places such as the Chicago Riverwalk and the Bloomingdale Trail provide space for walking and biking. Shops and coffee houses line historic commercial strips and serve local customers. Buses and CTA trains run through the area and link to other parts of Chicago. Metra trains carry commuters to downtown stations. Divvy bike share offers short trips near parks and business blocks. Art galleries and small theaters show new work and host local events. Apartment buildings and new condos supply a range of housing types. Data show that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old and that households with 2 people make up the largest part of the local population.

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West Town sits northwest of the Loop and includes parts of Wicker Park and Ukrainian Village. Union Park hosts music events and festivals. Parks like Humboldt Park and Pulaski Park offer open fields and walking paths. Navy Pier draws visitors with rides and the Centennial Wheel. Restaurants such as Big Star, Girl & the Goat, and Au Cheval serve tacos, shared plates, and burgers. Bars like The Violet Hour and Emporium Arcade Bar attract evening crowds. Outdoor places such as the Chicago Riverwalk and the Bloomingdale Trail provide space for walking and biking. Shops and coffee houses line historic commercial strips and serve local customers. Buses and CTA trains run through the area and link to other parts of Chicago. Metra trains carry commuters to downtown stations. Divvy bike share offers short trips near parks and business blocks. Art galleries and small theaters show new work and host local events. Apartment buildings and new condos supply a range of housing types. Data show that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old and that households with 2 people make up the largest part of the local population.