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Lakeview and the Far North Side
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Running north in a rough row that runs parallel and close to the lake, the primarily residential neighborhoods in Lakeview and the Far North Side aren't the place for major museums or high-rises. Instead, they're best at giving you a feel for how local Chicagoans live. Whether you wander one of the many ethnic neighborhoods, contemplate the dignitaries (and scoundrels) buried in Graceland Cemetery, or celebrate a hard-won victory at Wrigley Field, this area is perfect for connecting with the sights and sounds that make Chicago the great city it is.
Lakeview and the Far North Side at a Glance
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- Antique Resources
- Architectural Artifacts
- Bellybum Boutique
- Belmont Army
- The Book Cellar
- Bookworks
- Bourdage Pearls
- Broadway Antique Market
- Building Blocks
- Cerato Boutique
- Chicago Antique Centre
- City Olive
- Dose Market
- Edgewater Antique Mall
- Enjoy
- Father Time Antiques
- Gallimaufry Gallery
- Glam to Go
- Hubba-Hubba
- J. Toguri Mercantile Company
- Kickin'
- Krista K Boutique
- Lincoln Antique Mall
- Little Threads
- Lush Wine and Spirits
- Merz Apothecary
- Modlife
- Reckless Records
- Smythson Yeats Antiques
- Spare Parts
- Timeless Toys
- Unabridged Bookstore
- Uncle Dan's
- Urban Artifacts
- Waxman Candles
- Women & Children First
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