Forget airport security, long flights, and jet lag; one of the coolest neighborhoods in the entire world is just a few hours from Rockford.
Avondale’s Global Ranking
The Avondale neighborhood in Chicago just copped the #5 spot on Time Out’s annual list of 39 coolest neighborhoods on the planet, and it’s the highest-ranked American neighborhood on the list. You’re reading that right, higher than neighborhoods in New York, Miami, Austin, and San Francisco.
What Makes Avondale Unique
So if you’re wondering what makes Avondale so special, here’s why. Time Out says it’s a mix of old and new. The neighborhood features Polish and Latino roots, red-brick warehouses, smokestacks, as well as hip wine bars, wellness studios, record shops, music venues, and even a retro bowling alley, all mixed, making Avondale “unmistakably Chicago.”
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