Another week, another walking series! This time, I walked a stretch of Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square.
How it Works
- We pick a street within city limits.
- We pick a mile on that street (Lincoln Avenue between Lawrence and Warner avenues)
- We recommend ~10 things to do in that mile.
A few stops along Lincoln Avenue. (Google Maps)
How to Get There
- The Brown Line at Western Avenue
- No. 81 bus to Western Avenue
- No. 50 or 49 bus to Lawrence Avenue
- Divvy at Western and Leland avenues or Lincoln and Sunnyside avenues
What to Do
First, let’s fuel up: Gene’s Sausage Shop has beer, bratwurst, and rooftop views, and Luella’s Southern Kitchen has the flakiest biscuits in town.
Once you’re fueled up, pop over to Merz Apothecary for the skincare and soaps of your dreams. If you have a little one, Timeless Toys has games, trinkets, and more.
Ready for entertainment? Laurie’s Planet of Sound has a particularly good indie- and alt-rock selection. The Davis Theater is showing new films like “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and old releases like “Whiplash.”
The Old Town School of Folk Music has classes for Chicagoans who want to learn guitar, dance, and more. The music school also hosts great — and sometimes free — concerts.
In one mile, you can stop at Gene’s Sausage Shop, Timeless Toys, Luella’s, the Davis Theater, and Welles Park. (Sidney Madden / City Cast Chicago)
If you’re looking for a place to study, co-work, or just bask in the natural light, head to Sulzer Regional Library. When you’re ready for fresh air, head across the street to Welles Park for family fun and fitness.
Walk further down to the Cornservatory Theatre for comedy shows. This week, the run of “We Should Kill Him” ends, but “Yes Chef!” opens!
Don’t just take in art: Make art at the Lincoln Square Pottery Studio! Students can learn how to use the wheel or hand-build. But secure your spot fast — classes sell out.
