The Merchandise Mart and the Apparel Center are havens for women’s and men’s fashion; there are also small independent boutiques such as En Vain, Clever Alice and Henry Beguelin that sell upscale apparel for men and women. The Merchandise Mart and the Apparel Center are havens for women’s and men’s fashion; there are also small independent boutiques such as En Vain, Clever Alice and Henry Beguelin that sell upscale apparel for men and women. One of the area’s landmarks is also a popular place to live; Marina City at 300 N. State Street at the Chicago River, watches over River North’s southern border.

River North is located north of the Loop, west of famed Michigan Avenue and south of Chicago Avenue, with the Chicago River as its boundary on the south and the west. River North got its start as an industrial area and later became a warehouse district. When the warehouses closed down in the 1970’s the large, empty buildings attracted various artists and writers looking for loft and studio space, thus creating a neighborhood that was artistic but also struggling. River North neighborhood has completely transformed from its simple beginnings. River North is now a chic, cultural hub filled with art galleries, antique stores, boutiques and of course urban professionals. Boasting Chicago’s highest concentration of restaurants, this small neighborhood has become a favorite destination for locals and tourists alike.

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River North-Chicago, Illinois

River North is bounded by Hubbard Street on the south, Chicago Avenue on the north, and the North Branch of the Chicago River on the east. Prices are climbing in this area and businesses keep moving in to bank on it. The high rises that are being built help to bring more people into the residential side of this Chicago neighborhood.

River North has become a very artistic neighborhood of Chicago . There are many galleries lining Superior and Huron Street that are a common attraction for both Chicago dwellers and visitors. River North is usually the first part of downtown Chicago that visitors see when heading towards the Magnificent Mile by way of Ohio Street. Rock and Roll McDonalds, Portillo’s, the Hard Rock Café Merchandise Mart, the worlds largest commercial building. You can also find entertainment at the House of Blues or Andy’s Jazz Club are some of the popular tourist sites in River North.

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River North Real Estate has a lot of high rises in a great location of the city. Center to almost everything you can imagine. There has been a boom in development over the past 5-10 years that make this area very desirable for all groups, singles families etc. Prices range from 200,000 to 2 million depending on the area and amenities.

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