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THINGS TO DO IN ALBANY PARK

Appfolio Websites • Aug 16, 2019

Albany Park is a wonderful, not-so-hidden gem of the Chicago North Side area. Albany Park has a remarkable and proud history of being a truly diverse neighborhood. While the area was created back in the late 19th century, it wasn’t until 1907 that the “L” was constructed all the way to the Kimball train station. The neighborhood immediately became a destination for all races and ethnic populations. By 1930, Albany Park’s population surpassed 50,000 and remains above that level today.

Albany Park is the section of the city that starts at the Chicago North Branch River to the east and goes west to Pulaski Rd. The area’s southern and northern borders are Montrose and Foster Avenues, respectively. Albany Park is an amazing area with access to multiple CTA Brown Line stations, the Montrose Blue Line station, access to the Edens Expressway (Interstate 90/94), and many bus routes (#53 Pulaski, #78 Montrose, #80 Irving Park, #81 Lawrence, #82 Kimball/Homan and #92 Foster).

The neighborhood has become a destination of visitors and new residents due to its comparatively lower rents and wide selection of culinary offerings. The wide variety of restaurants in the neighborhood are indicative of its extraordinary cultural diversity. Cuisine that represents Persia (Noon-O-Kabab) Sweden, (Tre-Kroner), the Philippines (Merla’s Kitchen), Mexico (Rojo Gusano), and Korea (Chicago Kalbi) are all present in Albany Park.

The neighborhood was once nicknamed “Koreatown” and still has a strong Korean presence and influence, but the marks left by all the other ethnic groups that make up the area are visible in every block. On the many retail streets, Halal grocery stores, Mexican bakeries, Korean radio stations, and a variety of other stores and attractions can be found. Albany Park is also in close proximity to North Park University and Northeastern Illinois University.

In addition to enjoying the food and stores that Albany Park has to offer, the area also has many parks and access to the Chicago North Branch River. A recent boat launch at River Park allows resident to kayak on the river. Easy access to LaBagh Woods offers trains, fields, and nature just outside of residents’ doors.

Albany Park is everything that makes Chicago great. It is a diverse neighborhood that shows off the unique culture of its residents while providing activities and easy access to the rest of the amazing city of Chicago.

https://chicago.curbed.com/2016/4/12/11415792/chicago-neighborhood-guide-albany-park

https://www.chicagotribune.com/redeye/culture/ct-redeye-albany-park-neighborhood-guide-eat-drink-do-20180820-story.html

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