Argyle Street

Commonly called "Little Vietnam" or "Asia on Argyle," Uptown's historic stretch of Argyle Street—which flanks the Red Line station of the same name—is home to dozens of Vietnamese, Thai, Cambodian and Lao businesses, so prepare for an entire afternoon of browsing along its colorful corridors. Start at the Argyle El stop and stroll around the pedestrian-friendly street for bakeries, speciality stores, plant shops and more; finish the day with a bowl of toothsome pho from one of the neighborhood's countless (and delicious) Vietnamese restaurants.