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The Vaudeville Urban Farm Fun!

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· Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1 acre hosted by Nicky V.
8 RV sites
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Twenty years of growing this farm... Not what grows here but the farm itself! Stone and brick pulled from the ground till we found the beautiful earth beneath and built an incredible community around it. Or rather, it grew itself from the energy that surrounds it. It's a special spot where you may happen upon a fire in the sugar shack while we boil city collected sap into maple syrup or have an open jam night with world class jazz musicians. Enjoy the morning serenade of our rooster! Really, just come and be here. Though we think we're pretty cool, a few things to note that you may not think are so cool: There is a train that runs directly behind the farm. Light sleepers, may want to bring ear plugs. We try to accommodate parking your car on site but it's weather and situation conditional. Assume the possibility that you may need to park on the street. Bring your tent to The Vaudeville! (RVs, campers, trailers, vans please see the ** at the bottom). Our urban farm is smack in the middle of Chicago only a 10 minute bike or train ride from Downtown, Lake Michigan, The Mag Mile and all Chicago has to offer! Bike the Lake Shore Trail, walk the 606, kayak the Chicago River, catch a blues show or Hawks game or just relax with the goats and chickens in the 9,000 square foot farm that we absolutely love to share with fellow campers! ** We have stopped hosting RVs, campers/vans, pull behinds and larger vehicles because we are finding it difficult to get them in the entrance gate but if you feel amazingly capable with your backing in skills in your rig and you're super patient, laid back and extra cool, let us know and we may be able to make it work!! :)Bring your tent (or request gear from us) to The Vaudeville! (RVs, campers, trailers, vans please see the ** at the bottom). Our urban farm is smack in the middle of Chicago only a 10 minute bike or train ride from Downtown, Lake Michigan, The Mag Mile and all Chicago has to offer! Bike the Lake Shore Trail, walk the 606, kayak the Chicago River, catch a blues show or Hawks game or just relax with the goats and chickens in the 9,000 square foot farm that we absolutely love to share with fellow campers!  A few things to note, there's a train that runs behind the property and a robust rooster in the flock so light sleepers may want to pack earplugs. ** We no longer host RVs,  campers/vans, pull behinds and larger vehicles because we are finding it difficult to get them in the entrance gate but if you feel amazingly capable with your backing in skills in your rig and you're super patient, laid back and extra cool, let us know and we may be able to make it work!! :) Much of the year, campers are able to park on site. During High season however only street parking is available and exceptions can be made when possible.
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Farm
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267 ratings · 209 reviews
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Andrew M.recommends
August 29, 2024
The Vaudeville! Urban Farm Fun!
I really liked my stay at Vaudeville. I was in Chicago to join with pro-Palestinian protestors outside of the DNC Convention, and the camp was exactly what I needed - convenient access to where I was going via the L, only about a 10-15 minute trip to Lake and Ashland. Nicky, the host, was really nice and easy to interact with. The camp site was clean and felt like a rural little oasis in the middle of a city. It was also soothing and fun to be near the goats, chickens, and a cat. I would definitely recommend it to others and I will stay again if I have the chance.
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Emily M.recommends
August 26, 2024
The Vaudeville! Urban Farm Fun!
The animals were a refreshing and comforting presence in the middle of a big city. The campsite was very cute and the host was super friendly.
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Timothy H.recommends
August 19, 2024
The Vaudeville! Urban Farm Fun!
Nicky and her partner were AMAZING hosts! The farm is in such a good location, we were able to easily commute back and forth from the city. For the price, this spot can't be beat in Chicago! I will definitely be back.
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Josh W.recommends
August 13, 2024
The Vaudeville! Urban Farm Fun!
Good directions, clean, and close to downtown. Would stay there again.
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Ashley R.recommends
August 6, 2024
The Vaudeville! Urban Farm Fun!
It was the perfect little escape from full days in the city.
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Mary L.recommends
August 5, 2024
The Vaudeville! Urban Farm Fun!
My daughter and I came for Lollapalooza and it was fun to camp with many others. It was like a mini tent city. We loved the goats and chickens. The farm was cute and the gathering area was beautiful.
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Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Nicky V.

Joined in October 2017
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