Portage Park Guide
It was not long ago that Portage Park was best known by Chicago residents for the massive Sears store that sat at the Six Corners intersection. Today, just one look at the Portage Park guide provides plenty of things to see and do in this wonderful section of Chicago. New businesses are dotting the area along with fresh sidewalks and an updated look that even sports murals along many of the walls. There are a number of annual events that are sprinkled into the daily activities that you can engage in Portage Park.
Chicagoland Canoe Base: This mom-and-pop outfit refurbishes old canoes, selling or renting new ones along with a wide variety or river equipment to make your day even more special.
City Newsstand: If you love newspapers and magazines, then this is your place. Featuring over 60 paper and roughly 6,000 magazines, the City Newsstand offers you the place to catch up on the news and discover new stories all inside their café.
Hagen’s Fish Market: For over 65 years, Chicagoans have found the best in fresh seafood, oysters, salmon, and more that arrives daily. You can even bring in your own catch and it will be smoked for you.
Hats Plus: With 35,000 hats to choose from, you can find what you need in terms of fashionable headgear for all occasions. From Stetson to Borsalino and more, you can find the brand of hats you want at a low, affordable price.
Portage Park: 36 acres of green space that includes a new playground and a variety of canoes for the little ones in honor of the original function of this area, a portage that served the Chicago and Des Plaines Rivers. You can enjoy the outdoor Olympic size pool where famed gold medalist Mark Spitz did his training or do your laps in the indoor pool all year-round.
The Portage: A sleek, cozy setting that offers comfort food that must be experienced to be believed is a highly popular place in Chicago. It’s little wonder that the foodies all converge on The Portage when in need of that special dish, particularly the fried chicken.
Portage & Patio Theaters: Both of these historic movie palaces are features in the Portage Park guide and a great place to catch interesting, exciting films. The Patio has been recently restored with its great Art Deco setting and the Portage features a number of quirky classics that showcase the B movies of the 1950s and 1960s and so much more. Portage Theater Pictured below.
Twice: You can find the best in raw and refinished vintage furniture at low, affordable prices. Each piece is either presented in a cleaned-up raw form or has been updated with beautiful fabrics and incredible paint jobs. You can also find great wall coverings and window treatments by designer Kelly Rauch.
Polonia Bookstore: This is the largest Polish bookstore in the US and you will find a large selection of novels, histories, and English-language cookbooks all created by Polish authors. There are thousands of books that have been written in Polish as well for those who want to read their mother-tongue.
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