Guidebook for Chicago

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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 Dr
Not 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 Plaisance
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".
Historic. Iconic. You step onto the Island and are transported to another world.
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 locals recommend
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th Pl
149 locals recommend
Literally 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 locals recommend
Smart Museum of Art
5550 S Greenwood Ave
37 locals recommend
The UofC art collection is on display and free to the public. Nice cafe inside as well.
It's not a library. It's not a museum. It is...Obama.
Future Home of the Obama Presidential Library
6401 S Stony Island Ave
It's not a library. It's not a museum. It is...Obama.

Food Scene

Nice little place for coffee and breakfast.
12 locals recommend
Greenline Coffee
12 locals recommend
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 Street
Located 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 locals recommend
Currency Exchange Cafe
305 E Garfield Blvd
9 locals recommend
Hip 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 locals recommend
Daley's Restaurant
6257 S Cottage Grove Ave
22 locals recommend
The 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 locals recommend
Fountain of Time
6000 S Cottage Grove Ave
9 locals recommend
A 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 locals recommend
Seven Ten Lanes Hyde Park
1055 E 55th St
39 locals recommend
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.

Shopping

Locally spun. Tailored to fit.
Dearborn Denim-Hyde Park
1504 E 53rd St
Locally spun. Tailored to fit.

Essentials

Groceries and a whole lot more (including beer and wine!)
12 locals recommend
ALDI
6621 S Cottage Grove Ave
12 locals recommend
Groceries and a whole lot more (including beer and wine!)