Welcome to Bucktown
Hotspot for the arts with a hip, outdoorsy charisma
Lying on the eastern end of Logan Square a few miles from downtown, Bucktown’s beautiful streets buzz with residential activity and appealing urban vibes. The Bloomington Trail plus an array of green parks imbue Bucktown with an outdoorsy appeal, tons of great stores and restaurants lying within walking distance of the beautiful homes, which come in a stunning range of styles, from worker's cottages to new construction sparing no detail.
What to Love
- Easy access to the Blue Line, 90/94 Highway, the Loop and O’Hare International Airport
- Excellent neighborhood schools
- Perfect shopping and dining spots
Local Lifestyle
Damen & Milwaukee Ave are lined with shops and restaurants of every imaginable kind, and the bars and clubs range from legendary music venues to classic neighborhood pubs. Bucktown is charming and central with a high walkablity score, easy biking and driving and the Blue line connecting the neighborhood to Logan Square, Wicker Park, West Town, Ukrainian Village, Lincoln Park.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Sprawling with sassy boutiques, deep-dish pizza houses, vintage clothing stores, and quirky gift shops, Bucktown is the perfect destination for food adventures and little shopping sprees! Step through the glassy entrance of Robin Richman to browse stylish accessories and chic apparel or come along with your friends to Virtu for attractive handmade jewelry, artisan ceramics, and glittery bracelets.
Eskell has the perfect collection of home goods, furniture, and curated jewelry pieces to accessorize your outfits while you’ll find cycling gear alongside Bianchi bikes at BFF Bikes. If you’re craving old-school Italian cuisine paired with martinis, Club Lucky is your best bet—a mid-century-themed restaurant embellished with a supper-club setting and lounge, offering a menu of delights including grilled calamari to tortellini and chicken marsala. Start your day with a London fog latte and mini donuts at Ipsento or stop in for their nighttime cocktails after a long day at work. Lottie’s Pub is where locals go for cheeseburgers and tasty chicken wings smeared with buffalo sauce. And you won’t want to miss out on the daily specials at The Map Room which offers an assorted selection of craft, import, and limited-release beers.
Things to Do
Bucktown brims with exciting activities, giving residents a taste of quintessential urban living at its best! Every year, the Bucktown Arts Fest is one of many street festivals to visit in the neighborhood throughout the summer. Stay out all night listening to music at The Hideout while dancing with your partner, and wake up for a Saturday morning jog along the 606 Trail.
Holstein Park features three acres of green space flecked with ball fields and a swimming pool, a great place to walk your dogs on leash or just soak in the summer sun while enjoying a family picnic. Bring the kids to the playground at Walsh Park on the east end of the 606 Trail where you can also get your bikes out for a friendly race, and come check out handmade art, pottery, and local craft businesses in a celebration of community and creativity at the Renegade Craft Fair.
Schools
Bucktown is served by the Chicago Public Schools, home to some of the most acclaimed academic institutions in Illinois. Top educational opportunities include: