Guidebook for Chicago
Shopping
Only Frank Lloyd Wright House remaining in the South Side of Chicago. Take a tour and purchase Wright inspired items, books and art.
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Frederick C. Robie House
5757 S Woodlawn AveOnly Frank Lloyd Wright House remaining in the South Side of Chicago. Take a tour and purchase Wright inspired items, books and art.
The place to go for historic and cultural information about Bronzeville. Call ahead for hours of operation.
Bronzeville Visitor Information Center Gift Shop
411 E 35th StThe place to go for historic and cultural information about Bronzeville. Call ahead for hours of operation.
Sightseeing
Not a well known site, but is a quiet place to rest during a walking tour or bike ride through Bronzeville.
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Douglas Tomb State Historic Site
636 E 35th StNot a well known site, but is a quiet place to rest during a walking tour or bike ride through Bronzeville.
Large, peaceful park oasis in the middle of the city! One of the most beautiful parks in Chicago.
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Washington Park
Large, peaceful park oasis in the middle of the city! One of the most beautiful parks in Chicago.
Historic outcropping along the Lakefront trail. Great place to watch the sunrise, take a break on a walk or bike tour.
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Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrHistoric outcropping along the Lakefront trail. Great place to watch the sunrise, take a break on a walk or bike tour.
Gift to the City of Chicago from the people of Osaka, Japan. Perfect place for a romantic picnic.
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Vrt Feniksa
6300 S Cornell AveGift to the City of Chicago from the people of Osaka, Japan. Perfect place for a romantic picnic.
The Museum is named for Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, a Haitian of African and French descent, who in 1779 established the trading post and permanent settlement which would become known as… Chicago.
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Muzej afroameričke povijesti DuSable
740 E 56th PlThe Museum is named for Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, a Haitian of African and French descent, who in 1779 established the trading post and permanent settlement which would become known as… Chicago.
A sculpture by Lorado Taft, inspired by Henry Austin Dobson's poem, "Paradox of Time", The sculpture is a contributing structure to the Washington Park United States Registered Historic District.
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Fountain of Time
6000 S Cottage Grove AveA sculpture by Lorado Taft, inspired by Henry Austin Dobson's poem, "Paradox of Time", The sculpture is a contributing structure to the Washington Park United States Registered Historic District.
Arts & Culture
Completed in 1893 and dedicated by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt May 7, 1941 in national broadcast on CBS radio. Alumni include Charles White, Gordon Parks, Archibald Motley, Margaret Burroughs.
South Side Community Art Center
3831 S Michigan AveCompleted in 1893 and dedicated by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt May 7, 1941 in national broadcast on CBS radio. Alumni include Charles White, Gordon Parks, Archibald Motley, Margaret Burroughs.
Multi-Purpose Cultural Center, event space and venue dedicated to Chicago's first African American mayor
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Harold Washington Cultural Center
4701 S Martin Luther King DrMulti-Purpose Cultural Center, event space and venue dedicated to Chicago's first African American mayor
wonderful Museum in the Pilsen neighborhood. A neighborhood rich in Mexican culture, with numerous galleries, artist studios and great places to eat!
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Nacionalni muzej meksičke umjetnosti
1852 W 19th Stwonderful Museum in the Pilsen neighborhood. A neighborhood rich in Mexican culture, with numerous galleries, artist studios and great places to eat!
Beautiful gallery featuring museum quality African art and sculpture and works by contemporary African American Arts and arts of the African Diaspora
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Faie African Art Gallery
1005 E 43rd StBeautiful gallery featuring museum quality African art and sculpture and works by contemporary African American Arts and arts of the African Diaspora
Food Scene
The BEST Chicken & Waffles in the Midwest!! Service is great. There will probably be a line because the food is so awesome, but it is worth the wait!
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Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles
3947 S King DrThe BEST Chicken & Waffles in the Midwest!! Service is great. There will probably be a line because the food is so awesome, but it is worth the wait!
Cafeteria style dining. Open late night on weekends. President Obama has been known to eat here when in town.
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Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StCafeteria style dining. Open late night on weekends. President Obama has been known to eat here when in town.
One of the newest fine dining restaurants in Chicago. Great for a late dinner after a movie at the Harper Square Theater, just around the corner.
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A10
1462 East 53rd StreetOne of the newest fine dining restaurants in Chicago. Great for a late dinner after a movie at the Harper Square Theater, just around the corner.
http://www.normansbistro.com/
American Creole with a Brazilian flair is their claim to fame. Great Ambience!
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Norman's Bistro
1001 E 43rd Sthttp://www.normansbistro.com/
American Creole with a Brazilian flair is their claim to fame. Great Ambience!
http://www.pearlsplacerestaurant.com/
The place for Sunday Brunch, southern-style cooking at its best!! The staff is awesome!
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Pearl's Place Restaurant
3901 South Michigan Avenuehttp://www.pearlsplacerestaurant.com/
The place for Sunday Brunch, southern-style cooking at its best!! The staff is awesome!
On the University of Chicago campus and next door to the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House. Plein Air is a French atelier-inspired café and eatery.
http://www.pleinaircafe.co/
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Plein Air Cafe
5751 S Woodlawn AveOn the University of Chicago campus and next door to the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House. Plein Air is a French atelier-inspired café and eatery.
http://www.pleinaircafe.co/
Unique design from repurposed materials, including the original hand-painted signs of the actual currency exccoffeeshop and restaurant. Cool neighborhood hangout spot, healthier food options.
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Currency Exchange Cafe
305 E Garfield Blvd Unique design from repurposed materials, including the original hand-painted signs of the actual currency exccoffeeshop and restaurant. Cool neighborhood hangout spot, healthier food options.
Great coffee shop in the heart of Bronzeville. Occasional live music, poetry and open mic nights. Outdoor patio and stage. Wifi breakfast sandwiches and you can stay all day if you like!
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Sip & Savor 43rd
528 E 43rd StGreat coffee shop in the heart of Bronzeville. Occasional live music, poetry and open mic nights. Outdoor patio and stage. Wifi breakfast sandwiches and you can stay all day if you like!
Everything Else
Ronald McDonald House Charities
5444 S Drexel AveNear the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital
McCormick Place
2301 S King Dr10 minutes from my home!
McCormick Place
2301 S King Dr10 minute drive or 20 minute walk from my home!
Located less than 10 minutes from my home. Perfect for guests studying at U of C or visiting students, attending graduation ceremonies, undergoing treatment at hospital, etc.
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UChicago Medicine
5841 S Maryland AveLocated less than 10 minutes from my home. Perfect for guests studying at U of C or visiting students, attending graduation ceremonies, undergoing treatment at hospital, etc.
Located less than 10 minutes from my home. Perfect for guests studying at U of C or visiting students, attending graduation ceremonies, etc.
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
5807 S Woodlawn AveLocated less than 10 minutes from my home. Perfect for guests studying at U of C or visiting students, attending graduation ceremonies, etc.
Located less than 10 minutes from my home. Perfect for guests studying at U of C or visiting students, seeking treatment at U of C, attending graduation ceremonies, etc.
Univ of Chicago Hospitals
5758 South Maryland AvenueLocated less than 10 minutes from my home. Perfect for guests studying at U of C or visiting students, seeking treatment at U of C, attending graduation ceremonies, etc.
Located less than 10 minutes from my home. Perfect for guests studying at IIT or visiting students and/or parents, attending graduation ceremonies, etc.
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Illinois Institute of Technology
10 W 35th StLocated less than 10 minutes from my home. Perfect for guests studying at IIT or visiting students and/or parents, attending graduation ceremonies, etc.
Interesting exhibits, lectures, panel discussions on African and African American culture, art and heritage held throughout the year.
Africa International House
6200 S Drexel AveInteresting exhibits, lectures, panel discussions on African and African American culture, art and heritage held throughout the year.
The University of Chicago's archeology museum and research center for ancient Near Eastern studies.
http://oi.uchicago.edu/
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Oriental Institute Museum
1155 E 58th StThe University of Chicago's archeology museum and research center for ancient Near Eastern studies.
http://oi.uchicago.edu/
http://www.medici57.com/
BYOB Excellent food, unhurried place to meet friends. U of Chicago hangout where pizza, burgers & sandwiches figure among the American eats. Near several bookshops and cafes.
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Medici On 57th
1327 E 57th Sthttp://www.medici57.com/
BYOB Excellent food, unhurried place to meet friends. U of Chicago hangout where pizza, burgers & sandwiches figure among the American eats. Near several bookshops and cafes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Straight-ahead traditional jazz lounge: small, intimate and friendly. Local, national and international jazz artist play regularly. Known for late night jam sessions. Call ahead for schedule.
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Velvet Lounge Chicago
67 E Cermak RdStraight-ahead traditional jazz lounge: small, intimate and friendly. Local, national and international jazz artist play regularly. Known for late night jam sessions. Call ahead for schedule.
One of the newest venues in downtown Hyde Park for live music, great food and a nice place to meet friends
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The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WOne of the newest venues in downtown Hyde Park for live music, great food and a nice place to meet friends
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
5118 S Lake Park AveTreasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells St