Uptown Chicago is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, 2.5 miles north of the Chicago Loop and less than a half mile from Wrigley Field. The diverse scenery of Uptown Chicago includes spectacular architecture and homes, tree-lined streets, eclectic eateries and historic theaters, art venues and jazz clubs. The Uptown Theatre – a local landmark – the Aragon Ballroom, the Riviera Theater and the Green Mill Jazz Lounge are some of the better-known venues. Uptown Chicago's approximate 63,000 residents have easy access to an elaborate expressway system – including I-90/94 and U.S. Route 14 – the public transportation of taxis, buses, the subway and elevated trains historical to Chicago.
The expansive park system stretches along Lake Michigan, making Uptown an exceptional area to enjoy all the outdoor activities. Miles of greenery line the lake providing residents and visitors access to biking and jogging paths, fishing, sand volleyball and a stunning view of the Chicago skyline. Golfers also have access to only golf course in downtown Chicago, Uptown’s Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course, located directly on the lake.
Lakefront condominiums and elegant high-rise buildings peacefully coexist alongside charming row houses throughout the Chicago neighborhood. The Chicago real estate market of Uptown is as diverse as the people who make up the city, offering an array of homes for sale guaranteed to satisfy every style, with the perfect location and price. Uptown landmarks include the mansions of the Hutchinson Street District, between Broadway and Clarendon avenues. This district includes Junior Terrace, Hutchinson and Hazel streets. Many of the large, early 20th century mansions were designed by George Maher, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie School of Architecture.
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