Roscoe Village, Northcenter

Located on the city's north side and sandwiched between Lakeview on the east and Avondale on the west, Roscoe Village has grown into a quaint residential and commercial district that many families find irresistible. Much more than just a place for families, however, the neighborhood hosts more than four outdoor festivals every year. With themes that vary from antique and vintage sales at "Retro on Roscoe" to the Guinness and oyster on-a-half-shell madness of the "Oyster Festival" every September, the fests that take place throughout the year are but one of the many highlights of Roscoe Village. There are tons of quirky and locally-owned stores perfect for the curious shopper to peruse, and if a new 'do is what you're looking for, then Big Hair is the stop. Beyond the shopping, the neighborhood offers a nice selection of family-friendly restaurants like Orange and Kitsch'n - both great brunch spots - and bars, like the popular Black Rock, for the hungry traveller to grab a bite.

Located throughout the city, Chicago Tribute Markers of Distinction commemorate where notable Chicagoans lived and worked. In Roscoe Village, a marker at 1920 W. Wellington St. honors social reformer Lucy Louisa Flower.

Just west of Roscoe Village is the community of Northcenter, established by many of the same German immigrants that settled in Roscoe Village. Northcenter offers visitors many entertainment options, including live music at one of the area’s notable venues like the blues club, Katerina's, and the indie rock hotspot, Martyrs'. Additionally the American Theatre Company offers off-beat comedy productions while the Lincoln Restaurant serves up its famous brand of comedy with "Lincoln Lodge". Northcenter is accessible via the Addison, Irving Park and Montrose Brown Line stops and also by way of the CTA’s #11, 80, and X80 buses.