Hyde Park Neighborhood Guide
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Neighborhood Overview
The tree-lined streets of Hyde Park are home to thousands of University of Chicago students from all over the world. Perched near the picturesque lakefront, this world-renowned institution is the cornerstone of this South Side neighborhood. Smart and artsy 20-somethings rub elbows with stroller-pushing soccer moms, creating an eclectic mix of culture.
There are several cultural attractions located in Hyde Park, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House and Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, which attracts residents and tourists to it’s innovative facilities.
This neighborhood isn’t only for intellectual stimulation, though. The popular 53rd street strip offers a slew of restaurants and boutiques.
President Obama also lived in Hyde Park for many years.
What’s up in Hyde Park
Attractions
Nightlife
Restaurants
Gyms & Spas (Coming soon!)
Hyde Park Super Map
Coming soon!
Public Transportation
L Lines: Green Line (51st, Garfield Park)
Bus: #2, 4, 6, 10, 15, X28, 55, 59, 170, 171, 172, 192
Attractions in Hyde Park
- Jackson Park: Still Magical
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- The Bookstores of Hyde Park
- Promontory Point Park: Chicago Reimagined
- Museum of Science and Industry
Restaurants in Hyde Park
Nightlife in Hyde Park
Gyms & Spas in Hyde Park
Coming soon!
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| Downtown | North Side | Northwest Side | South Side | West Side |
| The Loop | Andersonville | Avondale | Beverly | Bucktown |
| Magnificent Mile | Edgewater | Ravenswood | Hyde Park | Humboldt Park |
| River East | Gold Coast | North Center | Pilsen | Logan Square |
| River North | Lakeview | Irving Park | UIC/Tri-Taylor | River West |
| South Loop | Lincoln Park | Roscoe Village | Ukrainian Village | |
| Streeterville | Old Town/Near North | Wicker Park | ||
| West Loop | Uptown | |||
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