University of ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ (Hyde Park)
Food
- —the classic UºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ hangout, known for pizza, burgers, and rooftop dining. A rite of passage.
- —no-frills cafeteria-style spot on 53rd Street, famous as one of Obama's regular breakfast stops when he taught at the law school.
- —upscale Southern cuisine and a two-time James Beard Award winner; great for a nicer dinner.
- —cozy French-inspired café right next to Robie House, good for coffee or a light breakfast/lunch.
Art
- —a free museum on campus showcasing works by Rembrandt, Picasso, and contemporary artists, with a lovely sculpture garden.
- —one of the oldest contemporary art museums in the country, located on campus, known for cutting-edge exhibitions.
- —contemporary work by ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ-area artists, with a more community/gallery feel than the campus museums.
History
- —a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered one of the most important buildings of the 20th century.
- —campus landmark highlighting soaring Gothic architecture with striking stained glass.
- —opened in June 2026, the grounds are free and open daily. Include a public library branch, an NBA-regulation basketball facility, gardens, and a playground, alongside the ticketed museum.
- —a historic museum and landmark that dates back to the 1893 World’s Fair.