So you've done the Art Institute and the Sears Tower -- now it's time to put away your tourist hat and live like a local in a Marriott ExecuStay corporate apartment.
Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, and in many of them you can see traces of each successive immigrant group. Each neighborhood in the city has its own flavor, reflected in its architecture, public art, restaurants, and businesses, and most have their own summer or holiday festivals. Here are a few stand-out neighborhoods that all Chicago corporate apartment residents might be interested in.
Little Italy. Though most Italians moved to the West Side a couple of generations ago, Little Italy's Italian restaurants and lemonade stands still draw them back.
Andersonville. The charming diversity of the Swedish/Middle Eastern/gay mecca of Andersonville means you can have lingonberry pancakes for breakfast, hummus for lunch, and go to a club after dinner.
Chinatown. The Chinese New Year dragon parade is just one reason to visit Chinatown, which has dozens of restaurants and shops and a quiet riverfront park for Chicago corporate apartment residents to enjoy.
Devon Avenue. Devon Avenue turns from Indian to Pakistani to Russian Orthodox Jewish within a few blocks. Buy a sari, buy a bagel, or just people-watch -- it's an excellent way for Chicago corporate apartment residents to spend the afternoon.
Pilsen/Little Village. The best Mexican restaurants are alongside Pilsen's famous murals. Be sure to stop into the Mexican Fine Arts Museum, which will give you an even deeper appreciation of the culture.
Bronzeville. Bronzeville's famous local historic figures include Ida B. Wells, the founder of the NAACP, the trumpeter Louis Armstrong, and Bessie Coleman, the first African-American woman pilot. The area has nine landmark buildings and is rapidly gentrifying.
Enjoy the Lake
San Diego and LA might have its ocean, and New York its Central Park, but Chicago has the peaceful waters of Lake Michigan at its doorstep. Bikers, dog walkers, boaters, and runners crowd the lakefront paths on warm days; in winter the lake is equally beautiful, with icy towers formed from frozen sheets of water. Chicago corporate apartment residents can't go wrong in this area.
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