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7 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in
5 minutes.” If bike riding is more your
speed, you’re in luck, as Rogers Park is
very bike-friendly, and the neighborhood
continues to make even greater accommodations
for cyclists.
Thinking about swapping your car for
public transportation? “Our transportation
is some of the best in the city because of
our location,” Abels said. Chicago Transit
Authority’s Red, Yellow and Purple lines,
Metra and many CTA bus routes will take
you all over the City of Chicago.
Street-End Beaches
Look behind the homes to find beautiful
public beaches sprawled along the
eastern border of Rogers Park. North
Shore Beach and Loyola Beach, located
near Loyola University, usually stay
pretty active thanks to students, families
and visitors, as they provide the food
vendors and playgrounds to make it a fun
experience for all. For a quieter beach
experience, Rogers Avenue Beach is a
go-to, and for a little bit more adventure,
Leone Beach offers kayaking. If you
want the best of both worlds, Helen
Doria Beach allows visitors to get oneof-a-kind
views of Downtown. Rogers
Park’s beaches are hidden gems, and its
residents work hard to protect them. Large
conservation projects protect the Lake’s
wildlife and animals from machinery and
the community often joins together for
volunteer days to keep the beaches as
beautiful and serene as they are today.
International Food
Destination
Living up to its “World in One Neighborhood”
descriptor, Rogers Park’s food scene
includes authentic dishes from every
continent. On any night of the week, you
can enjoy African, Asian, European, Latin
and American cuisines. Here are a few
local favorites:
• Ethiopian Diamond II — Ditch the
utensils and try sampler platters that
give you a true taste of Ethiopia. Food,
music and occasional live entertainment
makes this a go-to spot for lunch,
dinner and weekend brunches.
• XO Marshmallow — Satisfy your
sweet tooth at this totally
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