My Favorite Places Nearby
Food scene
Ascione Bistro
1500 E 55th StGreat food, nearby.
Great Asian fusion entrees, appetizers and amazing salads. Fun atmosphere. Delivers.
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Chant Restaurant In Hyde Park
1509 E 53rd StGreat Asian fusion entrees, appetizers and amazing salads. Fun atmosphere. Delivers.
Excellent pasta, salad and pizza options. Nice Bar. Delivers.
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Pizza Capri
1501 E 53rd StExcellent pasta, salad and pizza options. Nice Bar. Delivers.
14 Parish
1644 East 53rd StreetGreat Rum Bar, excellent Caribbean food.
Majani Restaurant
7167 S Exchange AveExcellent Vegetarian/Vegan good. Delivery
Chipotle Mexican Grill
East 53rd StreetOrder online in advance. Pick up or delivery
Five Guys
1456 E 53rd StGreat burgers
Roti
1526 E 53rd StMediterranean option
Thai 55 Restaurant
1607 E 55th StMy favorite Thai restaurant
Virtue Restaurant
1462 E 53rd StGreat Bar, award winning, excellent southern food
Sightseeing
Must see. Drive, bike or bus within 15 minutes.
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Músaem na hEolaíochta agus na Tionsclaíochta
5700 S Lake Shore DrMust see. Drive, bike or bus within 15 minutes.
Smart Museum of Art
5550 S Greenwood AveAn Muzeam Field
1400 S Lake Shore DrGreat anthropological history
Interesting aquatic installations. Right in the heart of Museum Campus.
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Aquarium Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrInteresting aquatic installations. Right in the heart of Museum Campus.
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrDowntown Chicago - 17 minute bus ride
Recreation
Jackson Park Golf Course
6401 S Richards DrHarper Theater
5238 S Harper AveCourt Theater
5535 S Ellis AveGreat live theater. Call for season information.
Downtown Chicago - 17 minute bus ride
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Maggie Daley Park ice skating ribbon
337 E Randolph StDowntown Chicago - 17 minute bus ride
Downtown Chicago - Historic institution with great art installations
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Ionad Ealaíne Chicago
111 S Michigan AveDowntown Chicago - Historic institution with great art installations
Aquarium Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrDowntown Chicago - Recently renovated exhibits
Adler Planetarium Surface Lot
20 minute express bus for Concerts at Solider Field.
Fine Dinning
Le Colonial Chicago
57 E Oak StMy favorite breakfast spot
Starbucks
160 W 87th StNearby
Robust Coffee Lounge
6300 S Woodlawn AveCasual, great breakfast and smoothies
The Original Pancake House
1358 E 47th StExcellent food and breakfast options
Pizza Capri
1501 E 53rd StGreat weekend brunch