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Anna Shoultz
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Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Streeterville Neighborhood Overview

Navy Pier Glitz—Lakeshore Scrubs—Pugs

9of 55 Chicago Neighborhoods

🧭Generally defined as the area: Southern border is the Chicago River, Lake Michigan, and Navy Pier to the East, West by Michigan Avenue and the Magnificent Mile, Oak Street Beach to the North

📌Best known for: Navy Pier fireworks, glossy condos, hospital badges everywhere

👕You can spot a Streeterville local by: Northwestern scrubs, MCA gift bags, and condo key fobs in hand

👍Locals live here because: access to the lakefront for morning runs, great views, and a painless hospital commute for healthcare workers

👎Be prepared for: honking, winter wind tunnels, endless selfie sticks

✨The vibe around Streeterville is: glossy, busy, touristy, very vertical

skyscraper living, lake gawking, tourist dodging

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Moving to Streeterville - 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 Streeterville against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.