ANDERSONVILLE / EDGEWATER

Once upon a time, Andersonville was a sleepy little village made up primarily of Swedish immigrants. In fact, at one point in time, there were more Swedes in Chicago than any city outside of Stockholm! Today, Andersonville is well- known for its diversity. This area is the perfect place for someone who wants to experience everything the city has to offer, including some of the best restaurants and bars in the city, and still be able to relax in a community-focused neighborhood.

Edgewater literally hugs the water’s edge, with miles of beaches and green spaces to relax in — and pretty stunning views over Lake Michigan from seven miles north of the Loop.

Edgewater is an antique and vintage shopper’s haven. Browse for hours at Broadway Antique Market, then continue the vintage vibe in the neighborhood’s Bryn Mawr Historic District, a charming reminder of 1920s Chicago. Edgewater is lauded for its storefront theatre district, where you’ll experience innovative productions in intimate, immersive 50 – 100 seat theatres.