Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square exudes charm. It has a small town aura, even though it is nestled between the bustling north and northwest sides of the city. Small shops line Lincoln Avenue, surrounding a public square flurrying with activity, while one of Chicago’s oldest train lines rumbles above AND on the ground!

Residential streets are filled with the beautiful architecture of classic two-flats and historic single family homes. Neighbors stroll along riverside trails, eat al fresco in cafes, and thoroughly enjoy their community.

Lincoln Square was once home to German celery farmers, but with the construction of the Ravenswood “L”, it became an accessible and almost suburban place to call home. Current days, it is still a wonderful area to live in with a strong community-minded population and so many things to do!

See below for a Lincoln Square shortlist!

  • Enjoy: An Urban General Store
    A gift shop offering hyper-localized wares for every Chicagoan!
  • Quake Collectibles
    Toys from new to used, common to rare, She-Ra to Spiderman!
  • Ruff Haus
    This boutique pet shop has fun treats and toys for your furry friends.
  • Merz Apothecary
    This historic landmark is a Midwest mecca for people seeking unique and natural European products. 
  • Gene’s Sausage Shop
    Produce, sausages, wine and specialties are sold at this unique market.
  • Bughouse Theatre
    This meeting space offers improv, small theatre, local musicians and more.
  • Lillstreet
    Ceramics, screen printing, metal smithing and everything else you can think of.
  • National Cambodian Heritage Museum
    A museum honoring the rich history of Cambodia.
  • Dank Haus
    Celebrating German-American heritage, this venue has many fun events.
  • The Cornservatory
    This small, but not forgotten, improv club has been around since 1999.

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