Wicker Park, Chicago

Name: Wicker Park
Address: 1425 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, United States

#642 among attractions in Chicago

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Wicker Park is a neighborhood of about 26,000 residents within the West Town community area in Chicago, Illinois. Situated west of the Kennedy Expressway, east of Humboldt Park, and south of the Bloomingdale Trail, Wicker Park is known for its local hipster culture, art community, nightlife, and food scene. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°54'28"N, 87°40'42"W

Address

1425 North Damen AvenueWest Side (West Town)Chicago United States

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Wicker Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Empty Bottle, Double Door, Polish Museum of America, Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral.

0.7 miSW
Nightlife, Dancing
The Empty Bottle, Chicago
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's Ukrainian Village, The Empty Bottle is a venerable institution in the city's vibrant music scene. This intimate venue, known for its no-frills ambiance and a penchant for showcasing indie and alternative acts, has been a staple for...
~860 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing
Double Door, Chicago
5 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, Double Door has been a beacon for the city's music aficionados and nightlife enthusiasts for years. This iconic bar and live music venue, with its storied past and eclectic vibe, has carved out a...
1 miSE
Museum, Reportedly haunted, Specialty museum
Polish Museum of America, Chicago
27 min walk • The Polish Museum of America is located in West Town, in what had been the historical Polish Downtown neighborhood of Chicago. It is home to numerous Polish artifacts, artwork, and embroidered folk costumes in its growing collection.
0.4 miSW
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, Louis Sullivan
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, Chicago
12 min walk • Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the Midwest. It is one of only two churches designed by Louis Sullivan, one of the seminal architects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
~310 ftE
Park, Neighbourhood, Garden
Wicker Park, Chicago
2 min walk • Wicker Park is a 4.03 acre public urban park in the Wicker Park neighborhood of the West Town community and West Side district, in Chicago, Illinois. It is named after Charles G. Wicker and Joel H. Wicker.
0.8 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Universities and schools
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Chicago
22 min walk • Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church is a historic Polish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago that is located at 1351 West Evergreen Avenue in the Pulaski Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
0.9 miS
Church
Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church, Chicago
24 min walk • Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Church is a Ukrainian Greek Catholic parish church in Chicago. It is adorned with golden domes and a mosaic above the entrance depicting the Christianization of Ukraine. The church is one of the landmarks of Chicago's Ukrainian Village, an historic district in northwest central Chicago.
1.1 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Innocents Church, Chicago
28 min walk • Holy Innocents Church, is a church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located at 743 North Armour Street in the East Village neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
West Town, Chicago
12 min walk • West Town, located in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois, northwest of the Loop, on Chicago's West Side is one of 77 officially designated Chicago community areas.
0.8 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Chicago
21 min walk • St. Nicholas Cathedral is a Ukrainian Catholic cathedral located in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is the seat for the Eparchy of Saint Nicholas of Chicago.
1 miN
Church
St. Hedwig's Church, Chicago
25 min walk • St. Hedwig's Church is a historic parish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located in Chicago, Illinois. Constructed in the grand Polish Cathedral style, it is one of the many monumental Polish churches visible from the Kennedy Expressway.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wicker Park?

Nearby attractions include Wicker Park, Chicago (2 min walk), Flat Iron Building, Chicago (5 min walk), Division Street Russian and Turkish Baths, Chicago (9 min walk), Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, Chicago (12 min walk).

How to get to Wicker Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wicker Park:

Bus

Damen & Schiller • Lines: 50 (2 min walk)
North Ave & Milwaukee/Damen EB • Lines: 72 (5 min walk)

Metro

Damen • Lines: Blue (4 min walk)
Division • Lines: Blue (17 min walk)

Train

Clybourn (21 min walk)