Guidebook for Chicago
Entertainment & Activities
The Pride of Chicago Park District and Recently Purchased by Tiger Woods. This historic 18-hole golf course has mature hardwood trees protecting the fairways and greens putting emphasis on accurate shots
24 locals recommend
Jackson Park Golf Course
6401 S Richards DrThe Pride of Chicago Park District and Recently Purchased by Tiger Woods. This historic 18-hole golf course has mature hardwood trees protecting the fairways and greens putting emphasis on accurate shots
South Side YMCA
6330 S Stony Island AveStop in for a workout at the local YMCA
Food Scene
Hyde Park
A favorited place by President Obama, with his own menu!
A counter-service smorgasbord of American comfort food served in a casual. Cash only.
90 locals recommend
Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StA favorited place by President Obama, with his own menu!
A counter-service smorgasbord of American comfort food served in a casual. Cash only.
Pizza Capri
1501 E 53rd StSome of my favorite Italian and pizza!!!
Authentic Deep Dish Chicago Pizza!!! Some of the most popular in all Chicago
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveAuthentic Deep Dish Chicago Pizza!!! Some of the most popular in all Chicago
Arts & Culture
One of the largest science museums in the world, MSI has both an illustrious history and a focus on the future of science and science education.
It was a moment of inspiration during a family vacation nearly a century ago. Watching his child enthralled by an interactive museum display, our founder Julius Rosenwald resolved to share that experience with Chicago. Since opening in 1933, the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago has been dedicated to inspiring the inventive genius in everyone with uniquely interactive experiences, hosted more than 180 million guests—or about a billion moments like the one that started it all.
204 locals recommend
Museum of Science & Industry station
One of the largest science museums in the world, MSI has both an illustrious history and a focus on the future of science and science education.
It was a moment of inspiration during a family vacation nearly a century ago. Watching his child enthralled by an interactive museum display, our founder Julius Rosenwald resolved to share that experience with Chicago. Since opening in 1933, the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago has been dedicated to inspiring the inventive genius in everyone with uniquely interactive experiences, hosted more than 180 million guests—or about a billion moments like the one that started it all.
The University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis AveThe Gorgeous and storied University of Chicago campus
Future Home of Barack Obama’s Presidential Library
Just a walk away at the corner of 63rd and Stony Island, Barack Obama's Presidential Center will be arriving soon!
Presidential Library
Future Home of Barack Obama’s Presidential Library
Just a walk away at the corner of 63rd and Stony Island, Barack Obama's Presidential Center will be arriving soon!
Drinks & Nightlife
Ahh, Jimmy's.... Where else can one find Polish sausage, pitchers of beer, ongoing theological debates, and an Encyclopedia Britannica oft-used to settle arguments?
Officially known as the Woodlawn Tap, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) and University of Chicago (UofC) students know this much-loved establishment simply as "Jimmy's," named for its late owner. Just steps from LSTC, the land Jimmy's resides on is actually owned by the UofC. When the university decided to develop the land for its own use, Hyde Parkers, as the neighborhood residents call themselves, rallied to save the land — in order to save Jimmy's!
If you find yourself in Woodlawn, stop by Jimmy's
58 locals recommend
Woodlawn Tap
1172 E 55th StAhh, Jimmy's.... Where else can one find Polish sausage, pitchers of beer, ongoing theological debates, and an Encyclopedia Britannica oft-used to settle arguments?
Officially known as the Woodlawn Tap, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) and University of Chicago (UofC) students know this much-loved establishment simply as "Jimmy's," named for its late owner. Just steps from LSTC, the land Jimmy's resides on is actually owned by the UofC. When the university decided to develop the land for its own use, Hyde Parkers, as the neighborhood residents call themselves, rallied to save the land — in order to save Jimmy's!
If you find yourself in Woodlawn, stop by Jimmy's
Stylish, modern eatery with open-hearth cooking & a conceptual menu in a bi-level space with music.
172 locals recommend
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WStylish, modern eatery with open-hearth cooking & a conceptual menu in a bi-level space with music.
Parks & Nature
63rd Street Beach
Gorgeous beach on Lake Michigan. Only steps away
Gorgeous Japanese garden on Jackson Park's Wooded Island featuring a waterfall & foot bridges
32 locals recommend
Garden of the Phoenix
6300 S Cornell AveGorgeous Japanese garden on Jackson Park's Wooded Island featuring a waterfall & foot bridges
The second closest beach behind the 63rd street beach but just as fun!!
28 locals recommend
57th Street Beach
The second closest beach behind the 63rd street beach but just as fun!!
Sightseeing
Barack Obama's House
Check out the Obama's home!
Essentials
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products
118 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
5118 S Lake Park AveEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products