Bucktown/Wicker Park- Chicago, IL

These two neighborhoods blend together to form what has been dubbed the hippest neighborhoods in Chicago by local media. These two neighborhoods feature art galleries, chic stores and new restaurants galore. Centered around the intersection of Damen, North and Milwaukee (and Chicagos Flatiron Building), this area is reminiscent of New York Citys SoHo. The yearly Around the Coyote festival provides a sampling of the work of the areas artisans. Housing in this neighborhood reflects its changing nature, from stately homes to new loft conversions.