Welcome To

River North

Cultured by day, swelling with energy by night.

 

Welcome to River North

Once an old manufacturing and warehouse area, River North is now Chicago’s most fashionable and trendsetting neighborhood. Historic architecture is beautifully melded with modern design and amenities, and it’s only steps away to the city’s premiere shopping along Michigan Avenue.
 

Around the Block

River North

Cultured by day, swelling with energy by night.


​​​​​​​Dormant factories and industrial warehouses adapted by artists and entrepreneurs into workspaces in the 1970s and 1980s have since paved the way for a surge of new businesses. Today, the profoundly populated, culturally-rich area with converted lofts and stretches of upscale retail is always buzzing.

River North skyline along the Chicago River, with Marina City towers and the LaSalle Street Bridge.

The Neighbors

Young professionals and empty-nesters who live and work in the neighborhood.


​​​​​​​One of the neighborhood’s biggest assets is its walk-to-work appeal; residents can quickly get to the office in the morning and just as easily find themselves at a popular bar after hours.

Pedestrians cross a River North street in front of shops and an arched building entrance.
People overlook downtown Chicago from a rooftop terrace, with the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower in view.
Red brick building entrance with an arched doorway as a cyclist rides past.

What to Expect

A vibrant area was dense with shops, art galleries, office spaces, restaurants, nightclubs, and people.


​​​​​​​The round-the-clock atmosphere attracts people from all over, 24/7.

Passengers fill the open deck of a Cityview sightseeing boat on the Chicago River.
DJ plays music beside clothing racks as people browse in a retail store.
Modern office workspace with white desks, black mesh chairs, and wood-accented partitions.

The Lifestyle

Infinite entertainment options within walking distance.


Just across the bridge from the Loop, this stylish, urban neighborhood has become a go-to district for art aficionados, shopaholics, foodies, and cocktail connoisseurs to live, work, and play.

Pedestrians cross a sunny River North street between glass buildings and autumn trees.
Doughnut Vault storefront with a blue door, arched windows, and sidewalk seating.
Diners and a server in a busy restaurant beneath warm string lights and large windows.

Unexpected Appeal

A bonafide playground for grown-ups to explore at their leisure.


​​​​​​​Due to its downtown location and lack of single-family homes, it can be difficult settling down with a brood here. But it’s perfect for those looking to absorb all the city has to offer sans young children.

Two people paddle a blue tandem kayak across dark green water.
River North pedestrians on an elevated walkway beneath ornate stone architecture and high-rises.
Man docking a blue Divvy bike beside a row of rental bikes on a sunny city street.

The Market

Luxury high-rises along the river and Victorian-era homes on tree-lined streets.


​​​​​​​Most buildings are an enticing mix of mid-rise, turn-of-the-century lofts as well as coveted condos and rentals in high-rises with skyline views, all at skyward price points.

Elevated CTA train passing a brick building with arched windows.
Modern high-rise tower viewed through green and orange autumn leaves.
Red-brick building with white-trimmed balconies, framed by leafy trees.
Historic stone building in River North with a carved turret, framed by modern high-rises.

You'll Fall in Love With

Dramatic skyline views, varied architecture, and shops galore.

Some of Chicago’s oldest buildings still stand here as symbolic reminders of the city’s rebirth after the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. The bridges and riverwalk offer incredible perspectives of these soaring, iconic structures, so be sure to look up for a moment when traversing from shop to shop.

A bride and companion cross a steel-truss bridge beneath downtown high-rises.
 

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