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Neighborhood Guide: Great activities to enjoy in Lincoln Park

Neighborhood Guide: Lincoln Park

Chicago’s scenic Lincoln Park neighborhood embodies the Windy City’s motto – “Urbs in horto,” a Latin phrase that translates to “City in a Garden.” For this reason Lincoln Park real estate is some of the city’s finest. Stately brick houses and historic churches intertwine seamlessly with picturesque parks, tree-lined streets, and lively business districts.

This neighborhood has something for whatever mood you’re in – cozy cafés, expansive museums, vibrant bars and live music venues, sprawling green open spaces, and many more.

If you’re looking for some of the best activities or destinations to enjoy at Lincoln Park, here are a few of our suggestions:

Chicago History Museum

1601 N. Clark St.

The museum used to be the old Chicago Historical Society, which houses a collection of thousands of vintage photographs and other rare items. Today, this library is now joined by several temporary and permanent exhibits, including the enormous “Chicago: Crossroads of America” exhibit, which contains countless artifacts, as well as an authentic piece of Fort Dearborn.

Lincoln Park Zoo

2001 N. Clark St.

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the oldest zoos as well as one of the few remaining free ones in the country. It may be considered small compared to other zoos at just 35 acres, but it’s home to over 1,200 animals, as well as a few truly impressive attractions such as the Regenstein Center for African Apes, the Regenstein Macaque Forest, and the Kovler Lion House.

Lincoln Park Cultural Center

2045 N. Lincoln Park

Built in 1927, the Lincoln Park Cultural Center is housed at an elegant red brick building which was originally the park’s administrative headquarters. The building’s Georgian Revival-style architecture was designed by renowned architect Edwin Hill Clark.

The center serves as the venue for several classes, including workshops for ceramics, stained glass, woodshop, dance, and more. Its auditorium hosts several different artistic programs each year.

Lincoln Park Conservatory

2391 N. Stockton Dr.

Get to see over 40,000 plants from about 200 different species under the Lincoln Park Conservatory’s expansive glass dome and in its greenhouse rooms. Visitors will be able to see different orchid varieties, a massive fern collection, and a hundred year old 50-foot rubber tree. Flower shows are held here throughout the year as well, changing along with each season.

Oz Park

2021 N. Burling St.

Inspired by the classic children’s novel, Oz Park features sculptures of popular Wizard of Oz characters, which you’ll find scattered throughout the park. Located just behind Lincoln Park High School, Oz Park is the perfect family-friendly destination. Kids can spend endless hours of fun exploring the wooden castle and maze, which has windows, climbing obstacles, bridges, and other fun features.

The park also has a small slide, a wooden train, and rocking animals ideal for smaller kids who can barely walk.

Indie stores and bargain boutiques

Lincoln Park may be home to several big-box chain stores, but shoppers will be able to find many high-end indie shops and bargain boutiques as well. Some of the places worth checking out include Comfort Me, Dave’s Records, Green Goddess Boutique, Cycle Smithy, and Art Effect.

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