North Side Local Expert: Find Things To Do in North Side

Great view of the city at Christmas time they light up the zoo. It's a great thing to do during the holidays
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View of the Chicago loop from Lincoln Park Zoo. Free, 365 days a year!

Lincoln Park Zoo which includes a pond and bird life

Lincoln Park Zoo which includes heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

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Wrigley Field

4.5/5(40 reviews)

Chicago’s world-renowned baseball ground, Wrigley Field is an iconic stadium where you can learn about the all-American sport and even catch a game.

Chicago History Museum

Explore the rich and exciting history of this great, iconic all-American city through an array of artefacts, hands-on exhibits and multi-media presentations.

Lincoln Park Zoo

4/5(27 reviews)

This small zoo right in the heart of Chicago, Lincoln Park is an ideal family destination, popular with small children eager to see the many different animals.

Chicago cityscape at twilight, featuring a mix of residential and commercial buildings, including a church and modern apartment complex. River West, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Park West

You can enjoy a show at Park West on your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Lincoln Park Conservatory

This glass structure full of exotic plants is the perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon.

The Chicago Lakefront Bike Trail

This is the Chicago downtown view from Fullerton and LSD trail. It's taken at 6:30am while biking to work. The LSD Bike trail is the best way of hunting for stunning Chicago views along the way. It's a long trail but view makes it all worth. I enjoy the view and fresh breath every morning and evening while commuting to my office.

Theater on the Lake

You can make plans for a show at Theater on the Lake during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its entertainment choices.

DePaul University-Lincoln Park

Explore the campus of DePaul University-Lincoln Park during your visit to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Vic Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Vic Theatre during your stay in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Second City

You can make plans for a show at Second City on your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

Areas of North Side

Lincoln Park

5/5(5 area reviews)

Both a neighborhood and a park, this northern Chicago area has gorgeous scenery, residential streets lined with stately homes and extensive shopping and dining.

Wrigleyville

You might enjoy the bars while in Wrigleyville. Wrigley Field is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Sheridan Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.

Logan Square

The breweries and live music are just a few things visitors like about Logan Square. Concord Music Hall and Milwaukee Avenue are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Logan Square Station or California Station (Blue Line) to get around the larger area.

Fall colorful trees with a path through it.

Bucktown

5/5(1 area review)

Well liked for its churches and architecture, Bucktown is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Milwaukee Avenue and Holstein Park, and jump on the metro at Western Station (O Hare Branch) to get around the city.

Beautiful Chicago winter skyline aerial above a snow covered Montrose beach looking towards the downtown skyscraper buildings with pink and orange clouds in a blue sky above.

Lake View East

While visiting Lake View East, you might make a stop by sights like Briar Street Theatre and TimeLine Theatre.

Panoramic view of Chicago skyline at sunrise.

North Center

Get to know North Center and its many features like its bars and live music. You might want to explore sights like Fellger Park and Spiritual Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Addison Station (Brown Line) or Irving Park Station to get around the city.

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