Another neighborhood that burgeoned after the Great Chicago Fire, Wicker Park is now widely recognized amongst locals as the most hipster neighborhood in the city. In fact, Forbes declared Wicker Park the 4th “hippest” hipster neighborhood in the United States.
The infamous 606 trail stretches throughout this neighborhood as well as giving visitors views of Humboldt Park, Bucktown, and Logan Square. The 2.7-mile-long trail is a repurposed elevated train track for people seeking a little outdoor recreation.
At the center of the neighborhood is the Six Corners – the intersections of Damen, Milwaukee, and North Avenues. Here you will find an array of vintage thrift stores, record shops, coffee houses, bookstores, and bustling eateries. Nightlife is the cornerstone of this neighborhood with its late-night clubs, speakeasies, and music venues. During the summertime, Wicker Park boasts numerous street festivals that feature a variety of food, live music, and arts and crafts.