Wicker Park

CHICAGO, IL

A hotbed for trendy restaurants, nightlife, and everything in between, Wicker Park has long attracted a diverse mix of residents. More than 24,000 live amid the neighborhood’s free-spirited atmosphere, bikeable streets, and numerous vintage shops. Buyers looking for spacious apartments and charming homes will find plenty of them here.

You can get to and from Wicker Park by taking the CTA’s Blue Line. The neighborhood is also accessible via Damen, North, and Milwaukee Avenues.

• Experimental eats and artisanal cocktails. Wicker Park is home to the famous experimental dining spot Schwa, a BYOB, reservation-only restaurant with a tasting menu featuring everything from ravioli to ramen. For drinks, try The Violet Hour’s artisanal cocktails or head to Subterranean for live entertainment. If you feel like it’s a taco day, Big Star has the vote with its delicious options and a cute outdoor space adjacent to the park. Mama Delia is the go-to for some of the best Spanish food with a trendy twist.

• 606/Bloomingdale Trail. Bikers, walkers, and runners alike frequent the neighborhood’s scenic Bloomingdale Trail, an urban trail elevated 606 feet and offering breathtaking views of the Chicago city skyline.

• Flatiron Arts Building. The Flatiron Arts Building is a warehouse-turned-artists’ colony housing creatives of all disciplines. Here, you’ll find artist studios, costume designers, filmmakers, and tattoo parlors, as well as a variety of bars and retailers. The Flatiron also hosts a variety of events throughout the year.

• The Robey Rooftop. Sitting atop the tallest building for miles, the stunning rooftop 13th floor lounge is sure to leave you feeling mesmerized. Stretch out across low sofas next to the bar—or venture outside to the terrace where you’ll see The Robey’s heavens-bound spire.

Wicker Park’s real estate market offers a diverse array of housing options for just about every lifestyle. Homes in this area range from spacious two-flats to spacious single-family homes, located near the neighborhood’s shopping and dining districts.