Wicker Park luggage storage

About Wicker Park

This neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois has a hip and community culture as well as a wonderful nightlife and other fun places for young adults. The whole neighborhood is on the National Register of Historic Places in Chicago and is also a landmark district. Incorporated in 1837 with industry following soon after, the culture of the community was mostly Irish until the late 1800s when Norwegians and Germans moved into the area. Today, Wicker Park is a popular spot with over 26,000 residents of all cultures. In fact, Wicker Park was named number four hippest hipster neighborhood in the country by Forbes magazine in 2012. 

With dozens of cafés, vintage shops, clubs, and coffee houses in Wicker Park, many people who live in town do not venture out of the neighborhood often. And the locals in the greater Chicago area also spend a lot of time there. Many come to town via the Bloomingdale Trail (the 606) and the Chicago Riverwalk. Being so close to Lake Michigan, there are also over a dozen beaches to enjoy like Fullerton, Montrose, Foster, and Wilson Beach. Don’t forget to pack the sunscreen.

Fun Fact: Several television shows and movies have been filmed or featured here including MTV’s The Real World, High Fidelity, Chiraq, and Wicker Park.  

Things to do at Wicker Park

All neighborhoods have special places that everyone says you should not miss. But what about all those little places and less well-known attractions that people usually miss out on? We have listed some of our favorites. 

• Get a tour of Wrigley Park where you’ll see the Cubs’ dugout, the Maker’s Mark Barrel Room, and more
• Visit Shedd Aquarium to see hundreds of marine creatures like dolphins, penguins, and even some octopuses and squids 
• Find some unique souvenirs on Milwaukee Avenue where there are dozens of shops to peruse
• Spend some time with the animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo
• Go to Wicker Park, which is a four-acre urban park in the middle of town
• Taste some Chicago style pizza at Craft Pizza or the StopAlong
• Try one (or more) of the 200 types of beers at Fatpour Tap Works
• Take a walk along Navy Pier or the Chicago Riverwalk

Transit Options Near Wicker Park

• Chicago L Train Blue Line
• Bus routes 50, 56, 72, and X49
• Train MD-W, UP-N, and UP-NW
• Rideshare Apps
• Taxicab

Luggage Storage Near Wicker Park

Whether you are in for the day or if you live in Wicker Park and just want to drop off your bags while you go out after work, you can trust one of our affiliates to keep them safe. Download the Bounce app and book short-term storage for as long as you need at a Bounce partner near you. We are convenient, friendly, and up to $10,000 BounceShield™ Protection included with every booking.

Luggage Storage Options Near Wicker Park

Dragging your bags around Wicker Park is not a good idea, and many of the places you visit do not allow them. Whether you are going out clubbing, shopping, or visiting museums, leave your belongings at a nearby Bounce location for safekeeping. 

Luggage Storage Near the Chicago History Museum

With photos, dioramas, newsreels, and artifacts, you can learn about Chicago’s culture, history, and architecture. Located on North Clark Street, it is less than 13 minutes from Lincoln Park. It’s always fun to learn about new places, and you’ll learn a lot at Chicago’s oldest cultural institution. They have 23,000 interesting items in their collection, such as the bed that Abraham Lincoln died in and a compass owned by George Washington. The main collections in the museum include prints and photos, paintings, sculptures, and decorative art. Also housed here are pieces of industrial art, textiles, costumes, manuscripts, and architecture. The library is full of books and other published material you can read. In addition to the permanent collection, the museum features different exhibits throughout the year. The gift shop is a great place to buy some unique souvenirs while you are there, and you can get a bite to eat at the North & Clark Café. Don’t forget to leave your things with one of our Bounce affiliates nearby.

Luggage Storage Near the Chicago Sports Museum 

On North Michigan, about 16 minutes away, you’ll find a museum for sports lovers. Even if you don’t like sports, the Chicago Sports Museum is a fun place to visit. Test your skills against some of the legends. Learn how to throw a curveball from Steve Stone, see how high you can jump compared to Michael Jordan, and test your grip strength compared to Kyle Long. Find out what it is like to drive a high-octane racecar in a simulator. Play custom virtual reality games against your favorites in sports like basketball, hockey, football, and baseball. See game memorabilia from all the greats like Bears’ William the Refrigerator Perry’s Super Bowl ring, jerseys and caps from the 2016 World Series Win. They also have balls, pucks, baseball bats, and hockey sticks from all the Chicago teams. Grab your camera out of your luggage before leaving it with one of our Bounce partners. 

Luggage Storage Near Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Just 17 minutes from Lincoln Park on North Cannon Drive, there is also a museum for nature lovers. Founded in 1857, this was actually the first museum in the west. However, during the Great Fire of 1871, everything was lost, and they had to build it up all over again. Some of the species and specimens include 71,100 insects, 23,200 reptiles and amphibians, 5,200 mammals, and 13,900 birds. There are also over 2,300 cultural artifacts and 23,200 fossils. The museum is separated into sections like the Mysteries of the Marsh, Riverworks, Hands-On Habitat, Wilderness Walk, and the Butterfly Haven. Two galleries are full of photos, and other artwork, and the third level has a rooftop garden and birdwalk. You’ll find plenty of unique souvenirs in the gift shop, including shirts, mugs, and toys. Be sure to stop by one of our locations to drop off your bags first because you cannot bring them here.