Neighborhood
ReNew Waterside sits in the heart of Streeterville, where everything worth doing in Chicago is practically on your doorstep. This is the kind of location that makes owning a car optional and your social calendar full without even trying. Walk one block east and you’re on the 18-mile Lakefront Trail with views that remind you why Chicago owns this waterfront. Head west a few blocks and you’re on the Magnificent Mile with world-class shopping, restaurants that range from four-star French to the best deep dish you’ll ever have, and entertainment options that keep the neighborhood buzzing day and night. Northwestern University and top hospitals are minutes away, Navy Pier’s summer fireworks light up your skyline, and the Loop is close enough for an easy commute but far enough that you actually get to unwind when you come home. Between Ohio Street Beach for sandy summer days, Museum of Contemporary Art for culture fixes, and transit access that connects you to the entire city, Streeterville gives you the best of Chicago without making you work for it.
How to Be A Local
Living in Streeterville means knowing where the locals actually go when tourists aren't looking. Sure, Navy Pier is great for out-of-towners, but residents know the real gems are the tucked-away cafes on side streets, the perfect spot on Ohio Street Beach before it gets crowded, and which food trucks consistently deliver. This is your insider's guide to living like you've been here for years, even if you just unpacked last week. From the best morning coffee runs to the weekend routines that make Chicago feel like home, here's how to do Streeterville right.
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