Indie over national chains and a fondness for diversity are signature to this easy-going North Side hot spot. If you call this neighborhood home, you already know you’ve found a sweet spot to put down roots with its stroller-friendly sidewalks, tree-lined streets and fabulous bakeries. Read on for 12 telltale signs you’re living, loving and raising kids in Andersonville.
1. You’ve had your kid’s birthday party in the back room of George’s Ice Cream.
photo: Anthony Doudt via flickr
2. When it comes to getting Mediterranean, Mexican, Swedish, Korean, Japanese, and American food all within a three block radius you’re a total pro.
3. You know that TMLMTBGB means Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind and where you can catch that show.
4. Your kids have pretended to be Swedish Immigrants at the Swedish American Museum.
photo: JR P via flickr
5. You know what gløgg is!
6. When you see zombies having their own bar crawl down Clark Street you don’t bat an eyelash.
7. You have lots of opportunities to buy local.
photo: Charles Carper via flickr
8. Your farmers market is next to a Starbucks.
9. You know what a puppet bike is!
photo: garbagetime76 via flickr
10. On more than one occasion you’ve shopped for hours in the Galleria and lost track of time.
11. You know that it is Midsommarfest, not Mid-summer fest.
photo: Andersonville Midsommarfest by Scott Wyngarden via flickr
12. Your kids rave about the story time at Women and Children First bookstore.
What else makes Andersonville special? Share your thoughts below!
— Story written by the fun folks at NPN
Neighborhood Parents Network (NPN) has been connecting a diverse community of families with the resources they need to navigate parenting in the city for 35 years! NPN is essential for all expecting, new and seasoned parents.
