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Overview
A lot can happen in 50 years; at least, that's what Chicago's East Side neighborhood teaches us. Looking at it now, it might be hard to believe that it once was home to a bustling industrial port and steel mills on the banks of the Calumet River. These industries have certainly died down, leaving the East Side to redefine itself as a residential area with ample access to the great outdoors and to its neighbor, Indiana.
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Where To Live
The East Side is on the outskirts of Chicago, which means its residents have more room to spread out. That's why the majority of the neighborhood features the city's famous bungalow-style, single-family homes. Of course, not everything boasts this historic architectural style. You can also find newer builds from the 1980s and later, though most of these homes stand on the southeast side of the neighborhood.
Around East Side
Where To Eat
As you’d expect in any big-city neighborhood, the East Side has plenty of variety within its culinary scene. The biggest player, though, is its authentic Mexican food, which may have something to do with the neighborhood's large population of people from this Latin American country. Check out 106th Street and Ewing Avenue to find Italian, pizza and classic American fare, too.
Friday Night Fun
The East Side will be notably quieter than downtown on any weekend evening, but the area's not completely vacant, either. You'll find plenty of neighborhood dives and pubs, as well as spaces where jazz musicians pluck strings and tickle the keys. If you're in the mood for a drive, you could also spend a Friday night at one of Indiana's nearby casinos.
The Perfect Sunday
A sunny Sunday will probably draw you to Eggers Grove Forest Preserve, referred to by the locals simply as "Eggers Woods." In a metropolis like Chicago, its pristine trees and glistening wetlands seem like a world away. Even sunnier Sundays might bring you to Calumet Beach instead, the neighborhood's own sandy stretch along the lakeshore. Its distance from the city means it's less crowded than the North Avenue Beaches of the world.
Living Here
Locals Love
Access to Metra trains • Ample single-family homes • Peaceful nature reserves and beach • Quiet, residential lifestyle
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