Beloved Illinois Spot Named Among The 'Coolest Neighborhoods' In The US

The coolest neighborhood in Illinois is the 19th most unique and vibrant community in the entire country.

This lovely little locale is known far and wide for its charming streets, shops, bars, and everything in between. History teems through every inch as friendly faces crowd the streets, adding to the district's eclectic and inviting energy.

So, what is the coolest neighborhood in Illinois?

According to a list compiled by LoveExploring, the coolest neighborhood in Illinois is Wicker Park in Chicago. Wicker Park also ranked among the coolest neighborhoods in the entire country due to vibrant and unique qualities that set it apart from communities across America.

Other neighborhoods that made the list include North Loop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Germantown in Nashville, Tennessee, East Liberty in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and South Congress in Austin, Texas.

Here's what LoveExploring had to say about the coolest neighborhood in the entire state:

"Wicker Park is one of Chicago’s oldest neighborhoods and also one of the most interesting. Pho restaurants, record stores and vintage shops occupy the old furniture factories that once dominated the area, while residential streets are lined with 19th-century townhouses. The 606 – an elevated park on a former railroad, a little like New York’s The High Line – skims overhead, with walking and cycle paths bordered by fragrant shrubs and wildflowers. Bold murals and sculptures brighten the route, which links Wicker Park with other neighbourhoods."

Check out LoveExploring for a continued list of the coolest neighborhoods across the country.