Moving Guides|Illinois|Chicago|Neighborhoods|New Eastside / Lakeshore East
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Anna Shoultz
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Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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New Eastside / Lakeshore East Neighborhood Overview

Private Park Chic

31of 55 Chicago Neighborhoods

🧭Generally defined as the area: Chicago River and East Wacker North, Randolph Street and Millennium Park to the South, DuSable Lake Shore Drive and Monroe Harbor East, Michigan Avenue West

📌Best known for: starchitect towers, secret park, Navy Pier fireworks

👕You can spot a New Eastside / Lakeshore East local by: stroller in one hand, latte and dog leash in the other

👍Move here for: elevator to everything living, and smug skyline selfies without the crowds

👎The downsides are: festival swarms, stacked streets bewilder newcomers, and Lower Lower Wacker labyrinth

✨The general vibe is: glossy canyons, secret garden, strollers

tower hermits craving personal parks, views, and pedway convenience

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Moving to New Eastside / Lakeshore East - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Chicago or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Chicago guide for the big-picture view — or compare New Eastside / Lakeshore East against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.