Guidebook for Chicago
Parks & Nature
Not just a pool, Washington Park is part of the historic "South Park" system and boulevard routes designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
Washington Park Pool (Outdoor)
5531 Russell DrNot just a pool, Washington Park is part of the historic "South Park" system and boulevard routes designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
The Midway is part of the original "Olmsted Plan" and will take you to Jackson Park. There you will find the Museum of Science and Industry, Wooded Island, Osaka Garden and eventually..."The Obama Experience Center".
Midway Plaisance
Midway PlaisanceThe Midway is part of the original "Olmsted Plan" and will take you to Jackson Park. There you will find the Museum of Science and Industry, Wooded Island, Osaka Garden and eventually..."The Obama Experience Center".
Wooded Isle
Historic. Iconic. You step onto the Island and are transported to another world.
Arts & Culture
Literally just minutes away, the museum is part of several institutions here on "Museum Campus South".
149 persone del luogo consigliano
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th PlLiterally just minutes away, the museum is part of several institutions here on "Museum Campus South".
The UofC art collection is on display and free to the public. Nice cafe inside as well.
37 persone del luogo consigliano
Smart Museum of Art
5550 S Greenwood AveThe UofC art collection is on display and free to the public. Nice cafe inside as well.
Future Home of the Obama Presidential Library
6401 S Stony Island AveIt's not a library. It's not a museum. It is...Obama.
Food Scene
Greenline Coffee
Nice little place for coffee and breakfast.
Located in the UofC Logan Arts Center, a nice place for a coffee, breakfast, lunch and even a beer or wine.
Café Logan
East 60th StreetLocated in the UofC Logan Arts Center, a nice place for a coffee, breakfast, lunch and even a beer or wine.
Hip and in an "up-and-coming" area where Theaster Gates is helping build an artists community. Right off the Green Line Garfield Stop.
9 persone del luogo consigliano
Currency Exchange Cafe
305 E Garfield BlvdHip and in an "up-and-coming" area where Theaster Gates is helping build an artists community. Right off the Green Line Garfield Stop.
The oldest restaurant around...and maybe even in the city. They are moving across the street someday, when the new station is built.
22 persone del luogo consigliano
Daley's Restaurant
6257 S Cottage Grove AveThe oldest restaurant around...and maybe even in the city. They are moving across the street someday, when the new station is built.
Sightseeing
A hundred figures moving in procession while a statue of "Father Time" looks down from across a reflection pool.
9 persone del luogo consigliano
Fountain of Time
6000 S Cottage Grove AveA hundred figures moving in procession while a statue of "Father Time" looks down from across a reflection pool.
Entertainment & Activities
Bowling, Billiards, Big Screens. Plenty of great beer on tap and a decent food menu. They can accommodate big groups and have a nice big bar to sit at too.
39 persone del luogo consigliano
Seven Ten Lanes Hyde Park
1055 E 55th StBowling, Billiards, Big Screens. Plenty of great beer on tap and a decent food menu. They can accommodate big groups and have a nice big bar to sit at too.
Shopping
Dearborn Denim-Hyde Park
1504 E 53rd StLocally spun. Tailored to fit.
Essentials
ALDI
6621 S Cottage Grove AveGroceries and a whole lot more (including beer and wine!)