Explore the Amazing Architecture of Chicago’s Famed Lincoln Park

Nestled on Chicago’s North Side, Lincoln Park is a vibrant neighborhood renowned for its stunning architectural diversity and rich history. From elegant Victorian row houses to sleek modern designs, this area of the windy city boasts a visual feast of styles that reflect the city’s evolving aesthetic over the decades.

The weekend before Thanksgiving, I took my 13-year old granddaughter for a girl’s weekend to Chicago for shopping and facials. We stayed at a cute Airbnb condo in a quiet residential area of Lincoln Park with beautiful homes around every corner. Take a look!

 

Chicago is full of interesting and eclectic neighborhoods, and Lincoln Park is one of my favorites. Some of the houses are single family homes, while others have been divided into condos. Almost all of them have amazing architecture. This beauty features dental molding on the soffit, with detailed trim on the windows, and an elaborate front door.

 

Right next door is a red brick Victorian row home with aqua trim. I think the top floor is a condo because there’s a smaller door to the right of the entryway which probably leads to the third floor.

 

You’ll notice that a lot of the Lincoln Park buildings have wrought iron fences around the property, and each one is unique.

 

I love the black trim on this red brick corner home. Walking around the neighborhood feels completely safe, you’ll pass young families and college students (DePaul University is in Lincoln Park). Small shops and great restaurants are all within walking distance.

 

Eyebrow windows on a quaint brick house show unique details that you don’t find on houses built today. I wish architects put more art in new houses without having a multi-million dollar price tag. I’d sacrifice square footage for unique details any day, but that’s just me.

 

Another brick building with eyebrow windows is home to several condos. It was nice to see colored leaves still on the trees, even though the fall scenery was mixed with Christmas decorations, like the wreath on the right-side door.

 

Every once in a while, you’ll spot a humble clapboard home between the larger row houses.

 

I never thought I could live in Chicago because it’s so busy with too much traffic and concrete. But a gorgeous neighborhood like Lincoln Park could change my mind. It’s less congested and offers quiet streets with enough foliage to make you feel like you’re not in a city of millions of people and a sea of downtown skyscrapers.

 

This two-story brick beauty features a small, second-floor balcony, perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening.

 

Here’s a view of the living room where we stayed in the heart of Lincoln Park. The couch was super comfortable although we didn’t spend too much time here. Lucky for us, Cold Stone Creamery was within walking distance so we enjoyed eating ice cream and watching a movie before going to bed for the night.

 

We didn’t use the kitchen but it was pretty and fully-stocked. And since a Colectivo Coffee shop was right around the corner, I didn’t bother making coffee. One thing I look for when choosing an Airbnb, is whether there’s a good coffee shop nearby!

 

The door next to the living room led to a small balcony with a beautiful view of Arlington Place, the street our Airbnb was on.

 

This is a good view from the balcony of the wrought iron fences that line the streets. Surprisingly, finding a parking spot wasn’t difficult, unlike when you stay downtown. It can get pricey to park in a multi-level garage.

 

I have one more post about our weekend trip to Chicago that features the Christmas spirit of the neighborhood. If you’re ever planning a trip to the windy city, I highly recommend staying in Lincoln Park.