With many options for dining, entertainment, and sport activities, the neighborhood of Lakeview has a lot to offer to its residents.  While many of the popular Lakeview condo buildings and apartments have their own recreation centers and private lounges, there is much to do beyond the walls, without even leaving the neighborhood.

Lakeview Entertainment 

 Play ball! Chicago is home to two major league baseball teams: the Chicago White Sox and the Cubs. Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, is located in the heart of Lakeview on Clark and Addison.  Residents in this area can take full advantage of viewing opportunities from rooftop bleachers on condos and apartment buildings near Wrigley Field.

 If a Lakeview resident prefers the theatre, the Briar Street Theater, currently performing the well-known Blue Man Group, offers daily and nightly shows throughout the week.  Lakeview is also known for a vast small theatre presence.  Some popular venues include: Improv Olympics and the Cornservitory.

 Also well-known for its nightlife, especially within the Wrigleyville and Boystown neighborhoods, Lakeview offers an eclectic selection of pubs, bars, and dining options. One of the favorites, Smart Bar, hosts multimedia events and parties that bring together visual, performance, and experimental art.  Smart Bar regularly features dance and DJ music as well.

 Centrally located within Lakeview, the Century Shopping Centre is a four story building that was born in the 1920s as a vaudeville theater.  In the 1970s, it became a mall and has recently experienced renewal and refurbishing. In addition to shops and restaurants, “the Century” also features a 24 hour fitness center and movie theater.

Lakeview Recreation

 Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, residents of Lakeview have access to all of the great activities that living along the water’s edge has to offer, including swimming, boating, fishing, sunbathing, biking, and walking.

 Home to a diverse population, Lakeview hosts several parades and festivals that celebrate diversity.  Every year, this neighborhood hosts the Lake View Garden Walk.  Showcasing exhibits assembled by residents of Lakeview, this tour attracts people from all over the city.  There are also many family events to choose from, including Easter Egg Hunts and Halloween events.

 With plenty of recreational and entertainment options within the neighborhood of Lakeview, this neighborhood is only minutes from the multitude of activities that the city of Chicago has to offer.  For only a few minutes on public transportation you, one find a world of things to do.