Sightseeing
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrGreat landmark to explore!
Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrAwesome beach and walking paths that are not crowded.
Food Scene
The University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis AveNice local restaurants nearby!
Brown Sugar Bakery
328 E 75th StGreat bakery with fab desserts!
Lem's Bar-B-Q
311 E 75th StAwesome BBQ!
Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken Hyde Park
1461 E Hyde Park BlvdJamaican me crazy, love it!
Morry's Deli
5500 S Cornell AveDelicious sandwiches!!
Dat Donut
8251 S Cottage Grove AveMelt in your mouth donuts!
New China Express
720 E 87th StGreat chinese take out!
Starbucks
160 W 87th StThe closest Starbucks in the area
Beggars Pizza
621 Roosevelt RdThey take a little while but we love the pizza.
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveBest deep dish pizza hands down!
Original Soul Vegetarian
203 E 75th StGood soul veggies
Native Foods
218 E Harper CtLove it!
Kilwins
5226 S Harper AveGood old fashioned ice cream
La Petite Folie
1504 E 55th StOui Oui, bon nourriture
Bonjour Cafe Bakery
1550 E 55th StAwesome quick bites
Medici On 57th
1327 E 57th StGood eclectic food
Shopping
Target
1346 E 53rd StArea Target nearby!
Nike Community Store
8510 S Cottage Grove AveGear up at a discount price!
AKIRA
1539 E 53rd StTrendy gear for the fashionista!
Beauty Supplies
749 E 79th StLast minute beauty oasis!
Arts & Culture
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WArtist retreat!
Harper Theater
5238 S Harper AveBeat the crowds and close to home
Everything Else
Jackson Park
Good outdoor track and park.
CorePower Yoga
945 W George StGreat instructors and free classes
Garrett Popcorn Shops
737 E 87th StBeat the crowds and get the best popcorn in Chi-town
Entertainment & Activities
Bronzeville Children's Museum
9301 S Stony Island AveNice children's activities
Drinks & Nightlife
Seven Ten Lanes Hyde Park
1055 E 55th StCool bar and bowling