Guidebook for Chicago

Laurel
Guidebook for Chicago

Sightseeing

One of the most underrated museums in the city. Doesn't have the "blockbuster" exhibits or space of some of the better known museums, but it's FREE and has an amazing array of artifacts and info.
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Oriental Institute Museum
1155 E 58th St
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One of the most underrated museums in the city. Doesn't have the "blockbuster" exhibits or space of some of the better known museums, but it's FREE and has an amazing array of artifacts and info.
Lakefront fire pits are first come first served. This is a great park to bring a Frisbee, start up the bike trail or lay out in the sun. A well known spot in Hyde Park.
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Промонтри Пойнт
5491 S Shore Dr
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Lakefront fire pits are first come first served. This is a great park to bring a Frisbee, start up the bike trail or lay out in the sun. A well known spot in Hyde Park.
Well-maintained and beautiful lakefront trail for running, biking, etc. Goes all the way to downtown and further north. Easiest access near us is under the bridge on 55th St, where it meets the lake.
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail
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Well-maintained and beautiful lakefront trail for running, biking, etc. Goes all the way to downtown and further north. Easiest access near us is under the bridge on 55th St, where it meets the lake.

Essentials

Biggest grocery store in the neighborhood and easily walkable from our apt. Not always our first choice for produce, but you should find what you need.
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Treasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells St
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Biggest grocery store in the neighborhood and easily walkable from our apt. Not always our first choice for produce, but you should find what you need.
Open late (2 am most nights) and locally owned. Just a block away. Has sort of a random array of organic and conventional produce, but also some good treats and international snacks.
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Open Produce
1635 E 55th St
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Open late (2 am most nights) and locally owned. Just a block away. Has sort of a random array of organic and conventional produce, but also some good treats and international snacks.

Food Scene

Our go-to ice cream shop. Walkable and delicious.
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Kilwins
5226 S Harper Ave
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Our go-to ice cream shop. Walkable and delicious.
A famous Hyde Park cafeteria-style restaurant. Great for a quick and/or hungover (but not healthy) breakfast/brunch, though they also serve lunch and dinner. Opens at 5 am for early birds.
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Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd St
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A famous Hyde Park cafeteria-style restaurant. Great for a quick and/or hungover (but not healthy) breakfast/brunch, though they also serve lunch and dinner. Opens at 5 am for early birds.
Mathias Merges latest venture. "Fanciest" restaurant in Hyde Park, if you're looking for some nicer food in a trendy setting (priced to match), without having to leave Hyde Park.
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A10
1462 East 53rd Street
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Mathias Merges latest venture. "Fanciest" restaurant in Hyde Park, if you're looking for some nicer food in a trendy setting (priced to match), without having to leave Hyde Park.
If you gotta have jerk chicken, this is your spot.
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Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken Hyde Park
1461 E Hyde Park Blvd
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If you gotta have jerk chicken, this is your spot.
Closest coffee shop. Locally owned!
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Sip and Savor 53rd
5301 S Hyde Park Blvd
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Closest coffee shop. Locally owned!

Everything Else

Sometimes you just need a Walgreens.
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Walgreens
1554 E 55th St
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Sometimes you just need a Walgreens.

Drinks & Nightlife

A familiar spot to any U of C grads, this could be the nerdiest bar in Chicago. Professors, grad students and Hyde Park residents frequent this long time neighborhood joint, also known as "Jimmy's".
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Woodlawn Tap
1172 E 55th St
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A familiar spot to any U of C grads, this could be the nerdiest bar in Chicago. Professors, grad students and Hyde Park residents frequent this long time neighborhood joint, also known as "Jimmy's".

Arts & Culture

Only a few screens, but they show current blockbusters, and it's easily walkable (3 blocks). They also let you bring in ice cream and treats from the Kilwin's fudge shop next door!
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Harper Theater
5238 S Harper Ave
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Only a few screens, but they show current blockbusters, and it's easily walkable (3 blocks). They also let you bring in ice cream and treats from the Kilwin's fudge shop next door!

Shopping

Classic old record store for the music heads.
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Hyde Park Produce Market
1226 E 53rd St
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Classic old record store for the music heads.