Located just west of downtown Chicago, Wicker Park and Bucktown are among the city’s trendiest neighborhoods. The vintage and independently-owned boutiques along Damen, Milwaukee and North avenues are a big draw, as well as the top-rated restaurants.

“Wicker Park is a great place to spend an entire day, if you only have the time. You can start off grabbing some of Stan’s famous donuts and coffee or you can fuel up at Filter Café, and grab more than just sugar and have an actual meal. Then set off to enjoy the outdoors, visiting shops within walking distance of each other, such as Shinola, Interior Define, Gather Home + Lifestyle, and Moon Voyage to gather nick knacks or redecorate your uptown apartment. When your feet start slowing down, drag yourself to The Anthem for great food and a chance to mingle amongst friends. If you feel up to it, leave the best for last and enjoy a little live entertainment at Double Door off of N. Milwaukee.” —Daniela Man, Reside Personal Concierge

“Wicker Park/Bucktown is a family-friendly neighborhood. When I’ve hung out, shopped and dined, I’ve always walked away feeling like I’ve spent time with extended family. When the weather is nice and people are buzzing about you can always expect a friendly glance and smile from a passerby. Sidewalk dining and shopping make for close encounters with neighbors, and they’ve always welcomed questions about things to do close by or what’s good and what’s not. Wicker Park/Bucktown is a must-visit here in Chicago. Stop by and see what all the hype is about. I’m sure you’ll love it just as much as I do.” —Faith Courtney Williams, Reside Personal Concierge

• Chopin Theatre 
• Holy Trinity Cathedral
• Pulaski Park
• Schiller Street
• The Flatiron Arts Building
• The Polish Museum of America

Events

• Bucktown Arts Fest
• Chiditarod
• Green Music Fest
• Wicker Park Fest
• Wicker Park Vintage Sale

Getting There

• Blue Line ‘L’ train to Division, Western-O’Hare or Damen 
• Bus #50 (Damen), #56 (Milwaukee), #72 (North Avenue), #9 (Ashland Avenue), #49 (Western Avenue)

Reside Communities 

• 1471 N. Milwaukee
• 1500 N. Damen
• 1640 N. Damen
• 2010 W. Pierce

Read Our Neighborhoods: Wicker Park/Bucktown on Inside Reside.