Welcome to Lincoln Park
A sophisticated neighborhood full of historical beauty and family vibes
Lincoln Park, with its incredible restaurants, tree-lined streets, and gorgeous architecture, is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the country. Once nothing but swampland, this elegant enclave of Chicago has seriously leveled up to become the perfect blend of city sophistication, lush green space, and vibrant nightlife. While many of the historic residential buildings were lost during the Great Fire of 1871, Lincoln Park bounced back better than ever, with a diverse new community that embraced an eclectic mix of housing styles. Today newer structures like luxury condos and converted lofts mingle with vintage walk-ups and stunning brownstones to create a truly unique architectural experience.
A pedestrian’s paradise, Lincoln Park is highly walkable and offers some of the most spectacular lakefront trails in the midwest. The unique blend of culinary excellence, pristine parks, arts and music, and outstanding schools make Lincoln Park a coveted home for young professionals and parents.
What to Love
- World-class dining and trendy boutiques
- Exploring the namesake park in every season
- Leafy streets and gorgeous green space
Local Lifestyle
With its mix of residential vibes, collegiate enterprise, vibrant culinary offerings, and historical beauty, Lincoln Park is the perfect place to call home. This “City in a Garden” offers unparalleled green space, picnic areas, and lakefront trails, and you'll often find residents out for a morning jog or playing with the kids, and the family pup, in the neighborhood’s eponymous park.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
The only problem with living in Lincoln Park? Deciding where to go to dinner. This culinary superstar offers an incredible array of cuisine, as well as some of the best chefs in the world. One such star in this gourmet galaxy is the Insta-worthy Alinea. Chef Grant Achatz’s New American tasting menus spotlight unique flavors and dishes that truly are works of art. This upscale dining room is Chicago’s only Michelin 3-Star restaurant and is considered one of the best in the world. Make this your date night destination and earn some serious foodie respect.
Whether you're looking for a cocktail to start off your night, The J. Parker is one of the hottest spots in Chicago. Situated on the rooftop of the swanky Hotel Lincoln, this chic bistro offers some of the most spectacular views in the city. You’ll also find craft cocktails, a light New American menu, and bottles of Dom Perignon. If you’re going to see and be seen out at the Lincoln Park hotspots, you’ll need to look your best, and there’s no better place to get chic new duds than Alice and Wonder. Named one of Lincoln’s Park’s top boutiques, this trendy shop offers a carefully curated collection of women’s clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more.
Things to Do
Summer in Chicago brings more than gorgeous weather and blooming flowers – you’ll also find Taste of Lincoln, Chicago’s best street festival. This iconic event features live music, over 100 vendors, a kids’ carnival, and two full days of food and wine tastings. Local restaurants offer up their most famous recipes, and the gourmet goodies range from cakes and coffee to tacos and tequila. Lincoln Park puts its impressive flora on display with the Sheffield Garden Walk. Grab yourself a latte and embark on a self-guided walk of over 100 pristine neighborhood gardens, or catch up with one of the Master Gardeners or Landscape Experts to learn what it takes to cultivate your own pretty plot.
Experience the best of Lincoln Park’s outdoor space at the Lakefront. Featuring a lush park on the lake, museums, a theatre, boutiques, and restaurants, this is a one-stop-shop for all things fun. Lace-up your running shoes, or hop on your bike, and head out on the Lakefront Trail, a beautiful 18-mile waterfront pathway, or take the kids and visit the famous Lincoln Park Zoo, a 35-acre conservation park that provides hundreds of species of animals, youth programs, and even craft beer tastings.
Don’t worry, music lovers, Lincoln Park has you covered, too – there’s no better place in Chicago for the blues than Kingston Mines. Established in 1968, this rustic club is considered the blues center of Chicago and features live bands playing on two stages, plus barbecue eats and classic pub grub.
Schools
Lincoln Park is home to the highly regarded Alcott Elementary, a public college prep school, teaching students in preschool through eighth grade.
