The Lincoln Park neighborhood is a prime residential area for Chicago locals due to its proximity to the downtown area and lakefront, multiple transportation options, wide variety of housing, vibrant commercial districts and numerous bars and restaurants. It's a family friendly area with tree-lined streets and plenty of green space (including Lincoln Park, Chicago's largest public park). Lincoln Park's beautiful lakefront beaches are a key attraction during the summer months.

In addition to the dining, nightlife, parks and beaches, Lincoln Park is home the to the FREE Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park Conservatory, and Lincoln Park Nature Walk. All are adjacent to one another and worth a visit. The zoo is a "must see" and one of the few remaining free zoos in the country.

Just north of the Lincoln Park Zoo is the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. This is another family-friendly spot in Lincoln Park with a wonderful butterfly sanctuary.

Whether for a night on the town or a day of family fun, Lincoln Park is an easy year-round destination. After a visit to Lincoln Park, you'll understand why Chicago is such a livable city.

There's much to see and do in Lincoln Park. Below are some of our favorites.

Getting to Lincoln Park
The Lincoln Park neighborhood is situated just north of the Old Town and Gold Coast areas, and is generally bounded by Lake Michigan to the east, Armitage Avenue to the south, Diversey Parkway to the north and Southport to the west. A taxi or ride-share is a great option for reaching Lincoln Park. Via the CTA train system, take the CTA Red Line to the Fullerton stop or the Brown or Purple lines to the Armitage, Fullerton or Diversey stops.