Our Neighborhood & City
Chicago is one of the world's greatest cities. In Chicago, you can experience everything from standing at the top of one of the nation's tallest skyscrapers to spending a night in a club where you can listen to legendary blues musicians. Here, you can sample the culture and cuisine of the world. Chicago museums boast priceless art, ancient artifacts, towering dinosaur skeletons and even a year-round butterfly haven. This city is also home to hundreds of cultural and musical attractions, with theaters, concerts, comedy clubs and festivals offering something for everyone.
Parks & Playgrounds in Hyde Park
Of the 30 parks surrounding the Hyde Park area, nine are easily accessible from the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital. These parks are located within residential areas and are maintained by the Chicago Park District.
The playgrounds were created for children of any age. When a park does not have a playground, it will have open fields and park benches.
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Museum of Science and Industry
At this landmark museum, you can digitally navigate through a large-scale 3D animation of the human heart, watch baby chicks hatch from their eggs, tour a coal mine and view a breathtaking IMAX film.
DuSable Museum of African American History
Located across the street from the University of Chicago Medicine campus, this popular museum is devoted to preserving and interpreting the historical achievements and experiences of African-Americans.
Features a collection that spans five centuries of fine art
World-famous collection of antiquities
University of Chicago Presents
Features chamber music performed by artists from around the world
This architectural masterpiece is a spectacular venue for concerts, theater and lectures by internationally known speakers.
Hyde Park Art Center and Horwich Gallery
Acclaimed professional theater, featuring classical plays and musical theater productions
On-campus movie theater that screens a wide variety of films, including independent and foreign films, classics and recent box-office hits
The Frank Lloyd Wright/Frederick C. Robie House
Designed in 1909, the Prairie-style Robie House is considered one of Wright's finest achievements.
Located in Jackson Park, this garden features traditional Japanese elements such as an arching moon bridge, peaceful lagoons, colorful flowers and lush plants and trees.
Chicago Attractions, Tourism Resources & Restaurant Guides
Baseball: Chicago Cubs
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Basketball: Chicago Bulls
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IHL hockey: Chicago Wolves
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