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Anna Shoultz
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Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Uptown Neighborhood Overview

Jazz Ghosts, Argyle Pho, and Aragon Neon

🧭Bordered by: Foster Avenue to the North, Lake Michigan East, Irving Park Road South, Ravenswood Avenue West, with Montrose Beach, Margate Park, Argyle Street, and Graceland Cemetery right there.

📌Widely recognized as the place for: Green Mill jazz, Aragon Ballroom bangers, Riviera marquee selfies

👕You'll fit in if: You hoard vintage armoires and know at least three karaoke duets

👍Locals live here because: Stately courtyards, cheap banh mi, lakefront sunrise therapy

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Concert night stampedes, Red Line lullabies outside your window, parking designed for pros to navigate

TLDR;: Classic Chicago glam, immigrant heart

Jazz romantics, karaoke champions, hardcore pho lovers

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