Boundaries: Lake Michigan to Ashland (1600 W), Irving Park (4000 N) to Foster (5200 N). Includes Buena Park, Clarendon Park, and Sheridan Park.
Zip Code: 60640, 60613
Nicknamed Chicago's United Nations, Uptown is a mixture of people from all walks of life and the specifics of the areas vary almost street to street. Uptown is a mixture of urban and old - fashioned. Graceland cemetery is located in the center of Uptown and spans 119 acres. The surrounding areas are comprised of lakeside mansions and Victorian homes which stretch out along the lakefront, while high-rises and three or four story apartment buildings can be found along Broadway. The Foster Avenue Beach and the Montrose Beach provide welcome distractions in the summer. Similarly, Montrose Harbor Pier is great for a walk or fishing during the summer months. Uptown also hosts a number of small theater companies who have taken residence because of the affordable rent and larger spaces. Also, live music can be heard at the Riviera Theater, a renovated movie house that now hosts live bands and singers as well as the Green Mill Lounge, a Chicago staple for late night jazz in the speak-easy tradition. The beautiful views of the lake and Chicago skyline, as well as the affordable rent, have kept Uptown vital. Public transportation is easily accessible.