Real estate in Wicker Park here offers various homes ranging from historic mansions to lofts and condominiums, all lining the quiet residential streets. The more upscale homes are styled as Italianate, Gothic, Eastlake and Romanesque, giving the neighborhood an enchanting quality.
Historic Wicker Park contains some of the city’s most magnificent mansions dating back to the 1800’s, an outstanding sight in the neighborhood. Wicker Park is a one of Chicago’s trendiest neighborhoods, popular among the artistic, offbeat crowd. The neighborhood contains one of the highest concentrations of working artists in all of Chicago.
As it is a trendy area, most of Wicker Park’s businesses hold an image of hipness. The various restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and clubs are vibrant with culture and style. Restaurant options include Italian, Middle Eastern, Asian, pancake houses, and even Spring, named by Bon Appetit as some of the best ethnic dining in the whole nation. Residents often visit the many clubs to hear live performances of jazz, blues, and rock.
Every Fall, Wicker Park hosts Chicago’s most famous art festival, the Around the Coyote Arts Festival, in which art from sixty galleries and studios around the neighborhood is displayed. Residents can also enjoy live music and kids’ programs during this time.
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