The site of the World’s Fair of 1893, home to former President Barak Obama and multiple Nobel Peace Prize Winners, Hyde Park is home to history makers.
This diverse neighborhood has so much to offer to its patrons from education, homes, and activities everyone will love.
The development of Hyde Park started with its land being purchased by Paul Cornell, a New York lawyer. Cornell exchanged a portion of his land for a train station with the Illinois Central Railroad. Throughout the years, Hyde Park has been home to many different communities of diverse backgrounds.
Hyde Park is full of historic architecture. It is home to the University of Chicago and many of Frank Lloyd Wright’s works. It is hard to beat with such a variety of homes such as mansions, rowhouses, workers’ cottages, and villas. There is somewhere for everyone in Hyde Park.
Ascione Bistro is an Italian-focused restaurant that explores influential cuisines that are exuberant in flavor and style. Virtue is a Southern American restaurant that leads with a culture of hospitality & kindness. Valois takes pride in serving large wholesome meals made from natural ingredients and served to the customer in a timely manner at a reasonable price.
Jimmy’s is a classic from the University of Chicago’s campus with a fun atmosphere, live music, and great drinks. Cove Tap is a great dive bar and a favorite of the University of Chicago students. Mesler is a full-service Chicago restaurant, bar, and lounge that is artfully composed with a contemporary library
There is so much to do in Hyde Park. Take a walk through the University of Chicago’s campus or the Japanese Gardens gifted during the World’s Fair in 1893. Visit the Museum of Science and Industry and the Smart Museum of Art. Hyde Park is a wonderful place to be because there is so much to see and do.
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CTA Bus:
#2 (Hyde Park Express)
# 4 (Cottage Grove)
#6 (Jackson Park Express)
#10 (Museum of Science and Industry)
#15 (Jefferey Local)
#28 (Stoney Island)
#55 (Garfield)
#59 (59th/61st)
Metra:
51st/53rd Street Station
55th-56th-57th Street Station
59th Street Station
Car:
US-41, I-90/94
Lake Shore Drive