Walk east on Menomonee to Sedgwick Street. On the southwest corner sits Marge's Still. This location has been a neighborhood destination since 1885, and is one of the oldest taverns in Chicago. During Prohibition, this location was an underground speakeasy, with bathtub gin prepared on the second floor and guests entering through the side stairwell. If you're getting hungry or looking to grab a drink, this is a great stop.

Cross Sedgwick Street and continue walking east. This stretch of Menomonee from Sedgwick to Wells contains some outstanding examples of the cottages and homes typically built in the Old Town area.

While this area was destroyed during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the reconstructed homes were built in the same style. Note the homes at 348 Menomonee and 216 Menomonee (north side of street). Both are fine examples of the more than 3,000 one-room Fire Relief Shanties built to house homeless families after the Great Chicago Fire.


At Menomonee and Lincoln Park West (northwest corner), you'll find Meyer House, originally built in the mid-1870s as a farm house.

For those who want to walk a bit further, head north on Lincoln Park West to 1826 - 1834 North Lincoln Park West. This building is an early work of famed architect Louis Sullivan.

Note that the general area just covered is also home to the Old Town Art Fair, which happens on the second weekend in June.

When done admiring the neighborhood, continue east on Menomonee to Wells Street, then turn south to return to your starting point.