The Neighbourhood: River North

River North sits near the north branch of the Chicago River and the Loop. Navy Pier draws visitors with rides, the Centennial Wheel, and seasonal fairs. Chicago Riverwalk offers paths, public art, and river access for people. Millennium Park gives open green space and public art for visitors. Merchandise Mart anchors parts of the district with showrooms and events. Restaurants like The Dearborn, Joe's Seafood, and Sushi-san serve varied menus. Bars such as Three Dots and a Dash and Howl at the Moon host late night crowds. Galleries and design shops populate many low rise buildings along the streets. Office towers bring workers who use nearby lunch spots and coffee shops. CTA buses connect this district to other city parts and to the Red Line. Merchandise Mart station links the Brown and Purple Line trains with the area. Walkers use river paths and bridges to move between retail and parks. Parking garages and bike lanes change how people reach venues and offices. Many hotels and event spaces support tourism and business travel. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old. Households with 1 person make up the largest part of the local population.

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River North sits near the north branch of the Chicago River and the Loop. Navy Pier draws visitors with rides, the Centennial Wheel, and seasonal fairs. Chicago Riverwalk offers paths, public art, and river access for people. Millennium Park gives open green space and public art for visitors. Merchandise Mart anchors parts of the district with showrooms and events. Restaurants like The Dearborn, Joe's Seafood, and Sushi-san serve varied menus. Bars such as Three Dots and a Dash and Howl at the Moon host late night crowds. Galleries and design shops populate many low rise buildings along the streets. Office towers bring workers who use nearby lunch spots and coffee shops. CTA buses connect this district to other city parts and to the Red Line. Merchandise Mart station links the Brown and Purple Line trains with the area. Walkers use river paths and bridges to move between retail and parks. Parking garages and bike lanes change how people reach venues and offices. Many hotels and event spaces support tourism and business travel. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old. Households with 1 person make up the largest part of the local population.