By Michelle Scott
Lakeview is a scenic blend of historic architecture, trendy shops and boutiques, savory restaurants and coffee shops and warm welcoming people. Located just off of Lake Shore Drive and walking distance to Lake Michigan, Lakeview is a thriving community that is rich in cultural diversity, theatre, music, and history, and offers hours of fun and activity for everyone.
Boating and Sailing
Casting off from Belmont Harbor and sailing Lake Michigan is an ideal way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Chicago Sailing Company offers boating opportunities for residents and visitors alike, and customers are able to take advantage of several different packages that the company offers. Charters are available for a minimum of two hours, and include the captain and the boat. Charters start at $75/hr. and are offered seven days a week. Rentals are also available seven days a week, begin and end promptly, and start at $45/hr. Renters are free to chart their own course, and bring refreshments along for the voyage. Check with the captain for extensions of rentals times.
Chicago Sailing
2712 North Campbell Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60647
773-871-7245
http://www.chicagosailing.com
Lakeview Shopping
The Lakeview shopping district has become a popular collection of eclectic and unique stores and boutiques, offering a vast range of products to fit a wide array of tastes. Shoppers can choose from such stores as Lulumon Athletica and its yoga-sportswear, The Blues Jean Bar, the adult novelty store Cupid's Treasures, Xana Chambray Boutique offering brand name designer clothing and accessories, Scoop, Ex Libris Coffee Shop and more. The area's many twisting streets are dotted with inviting stores and boutiques all within walking distance of each other, and make ideal shopping for visitors, as well as provide a scenic view of historic Lakeview.
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce
3138 N. Broadway
Chicago, Illinois 60657
773-348-8608
http://www.lakevieweast.com/
Wrigley Field Tours
Sports fans will enjoy touring the Wrigley Field facilities to get an up close and personal look at the clubhouse, the players dugout, the luxury suites on the mezzanine level, scoreboard history and finally, the playing field. Visitors are welcome to bring cameras and video cameras. Tourists may also consider visiting the Cubs Gift Shop for Cubs souvenirs. Wrigley Field Tours operates from April through September on weekends only. Tickets may be purchased in advance, and all proceeds go to charity.
Wrigley Field Tours
1060 West Addison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60613
773-404-2827
http://www.Chicago.cubs.mlb.com
About the Author:
Michelle Scott is a graduate of DePaul University, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business finance. She has been writing about various topics for 13 years, and now works in New York as a freelance writer and artist. Scott also applies her writing skills to academic summations.
