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The West Loop is the primary loft
district of Chicago, with many traditional brick
buildings converted to "true lofts" with exposed brick and timber
ceilings. Made increasingly popular by the area's proximity to Chicago
business district - the
Loop, the West Loop is beginning to emerge
as Chicago's answer to New York's Soho, with lofts and galleries popping up everywhere
along side the old meat packing businesses. One can find many a trendy
restaurant along Randolph street; places like Marche', Vivo & Sushi Wabi. The Eastern
border of the West loop is Halsted street, in which
you'll find Chicago's Greek Town. This smallish neighborhood also hosts a
surprising concentration of dance clubs and bars, located primarily along
Lake street.
For easy access to the rest of Illinois and beyond, one can head to the
Northwestern Train Station, Union Station, or the Greyhound bus terminal.
I-90 and I-290 also run through the neighborhood, and the El Green and
Blue Lines run at its northern and southern edges, respectively, making
this area eminently accessible from any other point in the city by car,
bus, train or subway.
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