Living in West Town

Where history meets innovation

West Town is a popular area offering many entertainment and lifestyle opportunities, including a selection of eclectic boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and trendy bars. West Town features several historic districts with beautiful architecture, as well as parks and bike paths. The neighborhood also features several retail districts, including the popular Division Street and Chicago Avenue corridors, which feature a mix of vintage and boutique shops, as well as a range of international cuisine.

West Town Details

West Town is a thriving neighborhood offering a close proximity to downtown, West Loop, Fulton Market, and River North. The area offers a variety of CTA bus line options, the CTA Blue Line, and quick access to the highway, making easy transport a daily convenience. New West Town Chicago apartments are starting to deliver, mostly as boutique buildings with high-end finishes, convenient amenities, and prime locations.

Transportation
  • Walkscore: 93
  • 4 Routes
  • CTA Blue Line
Local Companies
  • The Center for Intuitive and Outside Art
  • Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
  • Eckhart Park
  • Commercial Club Park
  • Fulton Street Collective
  • Erie Family Health Center
  • James Otis School
  • William H. Wells Community Academy High School
  • Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy

West Town Hot Spots

  • Mariano’s
  • Twisted Spoke
  • Beauty Bar
  • Noble Thai
  • Forbidden Root
  • Beatnik
  • West Town Bakery and Diner
  • Lao Peng You
  • Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen
  • All Together Now

Imagine Your Weekend

Morning
Spend the Morning at Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea
Day
Drink a Bloody Mary at Twisted Spoke
Evening
Play Games at Emporium Arcade Bar
Night
Sip a Cocktail at Maude’s Liquor Bar

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