NEIGHBORHOOD EXPLORATIONS schools, and businesses. You’ll find some of the best Mexican food in the city at the family-run restaurants that line 18th Street . neighborhood in the country. Follow the Legacy Walk along Halsted Street and learn about LGBTQ+ heroes and historic events. Lakeview is also home to legendary Wrigley Field , home base of the beloved Chicago Cubs . The area surrounding the stadium, dubbed Wrigleyville , is known for its lively bars and nightlife. Don’t miss the adjacent Gallagher Way , a lively outdoor space that hosts fun events like concerts and movie nights. Head to the nearby Southport Corridor for an afternoon of shopping in cute, locally owned boutiques. BRIDGEPORT Set in the shadow of Guaranteed Rate Field , Bridgeport’s claim to fame has long been its resident Chicago White Sox baseball team, one of Major League Baseball’s oldest franchises. But in recent years, Bridgeport has built a burgeoning arts scene. Peek into the studios of working artists during 3rd Fridays at the Bridgeport Art Center . See contemporary works at the Zhou B Art Center , founded by the internationally acclaimed Zhou Brothers. Learn about the city’s rich maritime history at the Chicago Maritime Museum , filled with ship models and nautical artifacts. National Museum of Mexican Art HUMBOLDT PARK A giant iron Puerto Rican flag marks the gateway to the Division Street cultural corridor of Humboldt Park, a vibrant Puerto Rican community. The neighborhood’s namesake Humboldt Park is home to a historic fieldhouse, boat house, lagoons, and gardens. The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture LAKEVIEW Northalsted Legacy Walk Lakeview is home to Northalsted , the first officially recognized LGBTQ+ CHICAGO GREETER TOURS See the city through the eyes of a local expert on a free Chicago Greeter tour. A Chicago volunteer will customize a two-to four-hour tour based on your interests, from architecture to neighborhood foodie spots. Tours are conducted in more than a dozen different languages, and must be arranged in advance. Looking for a tour last minute? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free, hour-long guided walk through downtown Chicago. InstaGreeter is offered Fridays through Mondays, and no advance registration is required. Find more information at chicagogreeter.com . 14 choosechicago.com TOP TO BOTTOM: GRAHAM CHAPMAN; ABEL ARCINIEGA; ADAM ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY
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