Spend a Day in Lincoln Park
View of Chicago skyline from Lincoln Park Waterfront
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Populated by young professionals and recent college graduates, this hip neighborhood is a city landmark full of fun sights for the family by day and classic Chicago nightlife of Blues clubs, pubs, and comedy clubs by night. Here are some of our picks for how to spend a day in Lincoln Park:
Lincoln Park Zoo: equipped with a vintage carousel and children’s train ride, this state of the art zoo is a neighborhood landmark.
Swirlz Cupcakes: The cupcake craze sweeping the nation also graces Chicago in this fancy, mouth-watering cupcake exclusive patisserie. This boutique shop offers 30 made-from-scratch flavors of cupcakes, including enticing key lime, coconut caramel, and orange dreamsicle. Flavors change periodically but the sumptuous Italian buttercream frosting and creamy French butter make every cupcake delightfully moist and spongy.
Goose Island Brew Pub: Enjoy famous hand-crafted brews and lagers at Chicago’s most beloved brewery. There is something for everyone here from delicious burgers to pool tables.
Second City: Get nightly laughs at the comedy club that launched the career of famous comics and Saturday Night Live actors, such as Mike Meyers, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more. Offering off-the-wall comedy since 1959, Second City has become a national treasure.
B.L.U.E.S.:The intimate setting, full bar, and consistently excellent performers seven days a week make this music venue a favorite among Blues aficionados.
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Yum - Swirlz Cupcakes sound delicious! I’ve been to Second City, but I’ll have to check out your other suggestions.