Welcome to Beverly
Home to gorgeous architecture and one of the largest historic areas in all of the United States, Beverly is a breathtaking Chicago neighborhood. With its historic and beautifully constructed buildings and tree-lined streets, Beverly is a gorgeous place to call home. Beverly is very walkable and bikeable, allowing residents to enjoy its visual marvels as they head to their favorite restaurants, shops, or other community attractions.
Beverly offers residents a wonderful sense of peace. Being located right close to a Metra Train Station, Beverly also provides easy access to downtown Chicago, which is excellent for commuters. Being known for its architecture, it's no surprise that the real estate in this neighborhood is top-notch, with Tudor and Spanish-inspired homes, to name a few.
What to Love
Local Lifestyle
Beverly Life offers its residents a serene and laid-back lifestyle. Filled with historic buildings, open green space, parks, and stunning tree-lined streets, Beverly is a wonderful place to call home. The friendliness of the community and welcoming residents are another defining part of Beverly's lifestyle. When going out, you’ll always find a friendly face, or neighbors socializing with one another. Families with children love Beverly as well, along with the excellent parks and schools in the area. This area is highly dog-friendly, and you can often see people out walking their four-legged family members.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Good food of all kinds, shopping, and fun entertainment can be found all throughout Beverly.
Both a restaurant and a deli shop are Calabria Imports. Their menu includes Italian sandwiches, salads, and more. Their market and deli have wide deli meat selections, Italian groceries, and everything in between. Combining atmosphere and flavorful American and Southern Italian classic dishes is Ken’s on Western. The vibrant restaurant environment is paired with steaks, seafood, chicken plates, and so much more. The best Burgers, french fries, and milkshakes in town are at Top Notch Beefburgers. The food’s quality and delicious taste have been keeping residents coming back to this restaurant for over 80 years.
For a dessert or sweet treat, residents love to stop in at the Original Rainbow Cone. Since 1926, this shop has been serving signature ice cream cones. They’re famous for their colorful 5 flavor ice cream cones, and they also have sundaes, shakes, and banana splits.
Things to Do
Between its history, events, and parks, there is always something fun to do or see in Beverly.
The Beverly Arts Center of Chicago is an art lovers’ paradise, housing a theater and art gallery space. Here you can attend music events, art galleries, theatrical performances, or even take classes! To see some of the most beautiful architecture you could dream of, check out Robert Givins’ Irish Castle, also known as the Beverly Unitarian Church. It is Chicago’s only castle and is truly a sight to behold.
A popular Beverly event is the South Side Irish Parade. Celebrating the town’s rich Irish history, this annual event hosts a parade, and other family-friendly events too.
One of the most cherished parks in Beverly is Ridge Park. Its large size offers both outdoor recreation and indoor fun. Outside there is a playground and lots of space for playing sports. Its indoor facilities include an indoor pool, a gymnasium, and even a fitness center.
Schools
