Beverly

This affluent South Side neighborhood is one of the few hilly parts of Chicago, the result of a glacial ridge along Longwood Drive, and is known for its tree-lined streets, historic homes, beautiful parks, lovely churches and family-owned businesses. This neighborhood and adjoining Morgan Park contain four national and municipal historic districts, featuring houses designed in the late 19th and early 20^th centuries by Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries. Don’t miss the castle-like Beverly Unitarian Church (pictured above) at 103^rd Street and Longwood Avenue.

The Beverly Arts Center at 111th Street and Western Avenue presents contemporary art exhibitions as well as visual and performing art classes. The Beverly neighborhood is fast becoming a popular culinary destination with new restaurants like Cafe 103 and Koda.

Beverly is home to a strong Irish population and hosts the annual South Side Irish Parade. Western Ave from 103^rd to 115^th is also known for the strip of Irish bars that line the west side of the street.

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