Reprinted courtesy of Concierge Preferred
When looking for things to do in Hyde Park in Chicago, there’s no shortage of parks, museums, galleries, information centers, architectural sites, education centers, religious institutions, and more. Taking a walk through Hyde Park will expose Chicagoans and tourists alike to the vast array of things to see and do, as well as the chance to admire the elegant houses and apartments that have lined the shaded streets for more than a century. Concierge Preferred is the tourist’s and visitor’s guide to enjoying all that Hyde Park has to offer, as well as the surrounding areas that are all within walking distance.
Architectural Sites — Visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House and the University of Chicago’s Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, along with the rest of UChicago’s impressive quad area.
Restaurants — Hyde Park features restaurants sure to suit all palates. Internationally inspired restaurants range from the French cuisine of La Petite Folie, the jazz-inspired Park 52, to the Asian fusion Chant, Italian Piccolo Mondo, and Middle Eastern comfort food of The Nile to the Caribbean-Cajun Calypso Café. Hyde Park also offers more traditional Chicago fare at the Valois, Jimmy’s Woodlawn Tap, and Medici on 57th Street. Hyde Park has it all.
Educational Institutions — Most of the Hyde Park area is owned by The University of Chicago, which only adds to its superior culture and diversity. The university is responsible for bringing the Smart Museum, Renaissance Society, and Court Theatre to the area. At Stagg Field, academic achievement is also commemorated Henry Moore’s sculpture “Nuclear Energy” commemorating the world’s first nuclear chain-reaction.
Parks — Enjoy strolling through Hyde Park’s scenic Midway Plaisance (home to the 1893 World’s Fair), Jackson Park, or Washington Park.
Museums — One of the best aspects of Hyde Park is the art and culture it brings to Chicago. Hyde Park is the home to a plethora of museums such as the DuSable Museum of African American History, the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Oriental Institute.
Bookstores & Libraries — Of course, a cultural center like Hyde Park is home to a dynamic literary community. Hyde Park boasts the University of Chicago Regenstein Library, as well as new, used, and independent bookstores like Powell’s Book Store and O’Gara and Wilson Ltd., Chicago’s oldest used book store.
Barack Obama’s Home — Even though it may be difficult to get too close due to security, Hyde Park is also right by President Barack Obama’s Kenwood home.
There is so much to do and see in Hyde Park that it’s practically its own cultural center within the cultural center of Chicago itself. Find out everything there is to do in Hyde Park with the help of Concierge Preferred. Tourists and Chicagoans alike can find out about the best that’s going on in Chicago through Concierge Preferred online, the city’s guide to everything in and around the Chicagoland area.
