West Loop neighbourhood, Chicago
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West Loop, Bartelme Park - by Timothy Huang on Google
Description
The West Loop of Chicago is a former industrial area / meat-packing district with warehouses that has been gentrified and turned into a trendy area with restaurants, bars, and hotels. It extends from the Western bank of the Chicago River and includes neighbourhoods such as Fulton River, Fulton Market, and Greektown. Landmarks and highlights include Union Park station, Old St. Patrick's Church, the National Hellenic Museum, the Haymarket Memorial, and Bartelme Park.
Access & Transport
The Ogilvie Transportation Centre and Union Station are both located in the West Loop. At the northern edge, the Green and Pink metro lines stop at Clinton and Ashland whereas on the southern edge the Blue line stops at Clinton, UIC-Halsted and Racine.
Instructions & Recommendations
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Environmental & Social
Very urban environment with few green spaces. Increasingly gentrified and commercial which is putting pressure on residents' cost of living.
Conclusion
The West Loop is a neighbourhood with a large number of trendy bars and restaurants options. As such, we would recommend the area mostly to foodies and urban explorers who enjoy the more counter-cultural parts of large cities.
Key positive
Some trendy restaurants
Key negative
Few noteworthy buildings or monuments
Suitability
Suitable for all ages but best for adults and teenagers. Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
Updated in October 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:2h
Sunrise / early morningNo
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightOk
Night – aft. midnightNo