Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is one of Chicago’s most affluent neighborhoods. The jewel of the Lincoln Park neighborhood is its namesake, Lincoln Park. This 1200-acre greenspace is set on the shore of Lake Michigan and contains one of the nation’s oldest zoos and the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Scenic Lake Shore Drive runs along the park’s east edge. The area between Armitage Avenue, Willow Street, Burling Street, and Orchard Street was named Chicago’s most expensive block by Forbes magazine. A mix of gorgeous 19th-century architecture, upscale shops, and high-end restaurants is found here. The neighborhood has great restaurants. Clark Street is known for its eclectic mix of small bookstores, record stores, and clothing shops.