One of the most quintessential streets in the entire city of Chicago is Armitage Avenue. Located in the historic heart of trendy, urban Lincoln Park, Armitage is most known for its gorgeous tree-lined streets and classic, colorful Victorian row houses. Upscale boutiques and restaurants pepper the avenue making it a must-see place on any visit to Chicago.
A walk down Armitage Avenue is certain to leave you spellbound. The architecture is striking, the street is bustling and the sound of the passing “L” train (short for elevated train) cannot be missed. A leisurely afternoon stroll through the quaint, picturesque street and surrounding neighborhood is a great way to experience one of Chicago’s premier neighborhoods.
Here are some of my favorite sites:
Beautiful mosaic entryway into a pretty boutique.
Got to love the sculptured columns!
Festive signs make sure you know exactly where you are.
Traffic never stops nor do the people.
I love these gigantic circular towers! What a view outside those windows!
And so many stores and pretty boutiques to spend your money.
The “L” track races directly above you and the roaring sound of the train cannot be missed. Even the ground shakes.
A view beneath the L tracks at the gorgeous, colorful row houses all looks like a fairytale.
Each building is very unique in its architecture, shape and color.
I love this view! So beautiful!
And this one too.
One of the best things about this neighborhood is that it continues well beyond Armitage. You can stroll for hours checking out the beautiful side streets and getting to know lovely Lincoln Park.
It is an amazing neighborhood yet the L train runs right through it. However, not all houses are this close.
I spent five wonderful years living in Lincoln Park. I miss it dearly and was happy to revisit the city last weekend as there is always so much to see. It is a great city with lots of charm. In my opinion, a city to be reckoned with.
This post is in response to Jakesprinter’s Sunday Post: City. To read more posts, click here.
I love it too! My friend used to live in that area and so whenever I go to Chicago that is where I go. Great area!
Cool!!! So how was your trip? Was it just you and your hubby? Any special occasion? Hopefully you’ll share some pics on your blog! 🙂
I’ve never been to Chicago. This area is beautiful. I love the row houses….would love to live in an area like that!
Chicago is a fantastic city, one of the best, in my opinions, in the US! If you go, make sure it is in the summer or fall though! 🙂
looks like your’re moving to lincoln park? s
The color in the leaves is unbelievable! Great photos.
Thank you! 🙂
Every angle of your shots are beautiful my friend , Thanks for sharing your stunning Photography for this week theme 🙂
You’re welcome! Thanks as always for having the theme! 🙂
Fantastic photos. I love Chicago. 😉
looked alike as that street , featured in spiderman – where spiderman ran after bus to catch it 🙂 nice clicks & beautiful slice of clouds !
Thanks! Perhaps it was!
Ah, thanks for this. I was talking yesterday that I’ve never been to Chicago. Now I have sort of 😉
Wow! You have to go sometime….but in the summer of course! It is my most favorite cities in the States. It is wonderful and the people are great. I loved living there in my 20s! 🙂
What a picturesque place, Nicole. Love those multi-colored leaves. 🙂
Yes it is a beautiful city with a lot of history and charm!
Loving your photos – what beauty a place can hold and hold in our hearts:) Happy Thursday:)
Thanks Renee!
Nicole, the mosaic in the first image is STUNNING! Love the way the leaves on the ground in a later photo kind of echo that same look.
Hugs,
Kathy
Thanks for bringing this lovely area of Chicago to life for us, Nicole. Beautiful shots!
You’re welcome! I only wished I had more time to capture all the different neighborhoods. When I lived there I never took pictures! May how things have changed!
It’s definitely a beautiful place!
Thanks! 🙂
Lovely old buidlngs! Nice photos!
Thank you! I love the architecture of Chicago. I could spend hours admiring it even when I lived there!
You are making me homesick, or rather Chicago sick. Great photos.
Oh…..Hopefully you can come back soon but not in the winter! Remember how bone-chilling cold it can be in Chicago! 🙂
Have a friend who used to live there, who can’t stop raving about the place and the food! Lovely shots 🙂
Thanks! I loved the five years I lived there. And yes the food rocks!