Welcome to West Town
A hip, trendy community with multicultural roots
West Town is a high-spirited community with a unique, artsy vibe. This cultural mecca is one of the city’s hottest spots and offers residents a melting pot of exciting attractions, sought-after real estate, and more. West Town’s history lies heavily on the immigrants who flocked to the town and shaped the community into what it is today. Its global influences have turned this neighborhood’s residential and commercial areas into funky, urban enclaves that are well-loved by locals and visitors alike. In West Town, you’ll find taprooms, vintage shops, unique museums, Michelin-star restaurants, and eclectic art everywhere you turn.
Residential areas making up West Town offer a unique atmosphere and a variety of homes. You’ll find stately single-family residences on tree-lined streets and factories converted into high-rise condominiums. Most houses remain close to first-rate shopping and dining, and everything is within walking distance to River West and River North, where you’ll find quieter residential spots, each with its own unique character and personality.
What to Love
- A hip, urban community with a creative aura
- A variety of cultural shopping and dining
- Home styles ranging from single-family to luxury warehouse lofts
Local Lifestyle
Community residents love the rich cultural history that makes this area so unique. You’ll enjoy excellent restaurants, local coffee shops, trendy nightclubs, boutiques, art galleries, vintage shops, live music venues, and more. This is the perfect spot for those who enjoy an eclectic vibe and a cultural mecca of opportunities. Residents love trying out global cuisines and visiting museums.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Community residents enjoy various restaurants, bars, and shops within its boundaries. Chicago Avenue is the perfect place to start exploring, as it’s packed with some of the area’s most diverse locations, like a botanic brewery and a German-Southern fusion beer hall.
Kasia’s Deli is a delightful Polish delicatessen that offers soups, sandwiches, European stews, pierogi, and blintzes. Their award-winning pierogi is a neighborhood staple for more than 40 years and is the perfect choice when you’re craving flavor-packed comfort food.
Boeufhaus is a classic French-meets-German spot that combines old-world culinary techniques with contemporary serving styles. The classic chophouse uses fresh ingredients and house-made products in its seasonally changing menu, which boasts farm-to-table fare that pairs well with its fusion side dishes.
Hoosier Mama Pie Company is an artisanal bakery that features sweet and savory handmade pies. You can enjoy their rotating menu of sweet and savory pies in the retro-style cafe or take them home to bake yourself.
Folklore is a family-owned Argentine spot that’s served the community for more than 20 years. Widely known as one of the best steakhouses in town, Folklore offers a wide selection of slow-roasted meat cuts over Quebracho wood. The distinguished wine collection, charming ambiance, and impeccable service round out a perfect meal here.
Things to Do
West Town is comprised of various cultural spots, making it an incredible place to explore. You’ll find plenty of culture and history inside its attractions, such as the Ukrainian National Museum, located in the historic Ukrainian Village. This museum holds an unparalleled selection of cultural artifacts worth appreciating. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art offers a selection of artwork by internationally recognized Ukrainian artists.
Eckhart Park is the quintessential community hub for the area, offering various amenities for residents. The 8.85-acre park boasts an indoor swimming pool, gymnasiums, a fitness center, and meeting rooms. You’ll also find baseball diamonds, athletic fields, playgrounds with water features, and a community garden. Eckhart Park is home to plenty of community events, including movies in the park and concerts.
Humboldt Park is one of the many eclectic neighborhoods that make up this community, with a nearly 200-acre park in the center. It houses a historic fieldhouse with a fitness center, gymnasiums, meeting rooms, an inland beach, a historic lagoon, a boathouse, soccer fields, baseball fields, and Little Cubs Field — a replica of the Chicago Cubs stadium. Humboldt Park maintains a rich Puerto Rican heritage, and you can find many cultural offerings here, such as the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts.
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