Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Café 53
1369 E 53rd StGelato, Wifi, great sandwiches, back patio
Do you want to try that legendary Chicago style deep dish? Giordono's is very close and one of the three best places in town to do so!
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveDo you want to try that legendary Chicago style deep dish? Giordono's is very close and one of the three best places in town to do so!
Shinju Sushi
1375 E 53rd StAll you can eat sushi! and it's good sushi
Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant
1236 E 53rd StPizza!!! it's good
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Salsa (and other) dancing.
Brunch and fancy dinner during the day
172 locals recommend
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WGreat Salsa (and other) dancing.
Brunch and fancy dinner during the day
Sightseeing
Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrBEAUTIFUL view of the lake and city skyline
Check out this real-life Hogwarts ec. Top-ten-academic institution, home to dozens of Nobel prize winners, tours given all summer long.
122 locals recommend
The University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis AveCheck out this real-life Hogwarts ec. Top-ten-academic institution, home to dozens of Nobel prize winners, tours given all summer long.
Obama Kissing Rock
5285 S Dorchester AveALSO check out his house on 51st and Greenwood!
Arts & Culture
Frank Lloyd Wright's brilliantly designed house. tours less than $15
66 locals recommend
Frederick C. Robie House
5757 S Woodlawn AveFrank Lloyd Wright's brilliantly designed house. tours less than $15
This is a beautiful gem of a little museum you MUST attend when in town. They do a lot of cool community outreach and have different sections.
37 locals recommend
Smart Museum of Art
5550 S Greenwood AveThis is a beautiful gem of a little museum you MUST attend when in town. They do a lot of cool community outreach and have different sections.
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrBeautiful building, music etc. always something going on here...
11 locals recommend
Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th StBeautiful building, music etc. always something going on here...
Shopping
The Fair Trader
1623 E 55th StRare handmade, international gifts.
It's a little bigger than it appears from the street. this is a beautiful little bookstore!!! Just a block away! Check it out and support a local business
18 locals recommend
57th Street Books
1301 E 57th StIt's a little bigger than it appears from the street. this is a beautiful little bookstore!!! Just a block away! Check it out and support a local business
Silver Room
1506 E 53rd StArtsy, fun, cool events often.
First Aid Comics
1142 W Taylor StComic book store.
Essentials
Walgreens
1554 E 55th StAlso medicine, vitamins, prescriptions etc.
Treasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells StThe "most european" grocery store
Entertainment & Activities
Harper Theater
5238 S Harper AveSeven Ten Lanes Hyde Park
1055 E 55th StBowling Alley restaurant and billiards
Comedy Club! "Revival" named for reviving improv in the neighborhood where Improv Comedy first began...
16 locals recommend
The Revival
1160 E 55th StComedy Club! "Revival" named for reviving improv in the neighborhood where Improv Comedy first began...