Guidebook for Chicago/Pullman
Everything Else
The University of Chicago in the heart of Hyde Park. Lots of shops, restaurants and interesting events...
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis AveThe University of Chicago in the heart of Hyde Park. Lots of shops, restaurants and interesting events...
U.S. Bank ATM - Pullman
1000 E 111th Stus bank atm
Essentials
A little under a mile walk from the flat. I've never been there but I've been told they have organic veggies. It is where most people shop for groceries.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walmart Supercenter
2500 W 95th StA little under a mile walk from the flat. I've never been there but I've been told they have organic veggies. It is where most people shop for groceries.
Whole Foods Market
5118 S Lake Park AveTake metra. Hyde park
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StTake metra. Hyde Park
Food Scene
Good restaurant that is pretty close. Crazy good views from the terrace. Golf too if you like.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harborside International Golf Center
11001 South Doty AvenueGood restaurant that is pretty close. Crazy good views from the terrace. Golf too if you like.
Old Fashioned Donuts
11248 S Michigan AveSouthside institution. Best glazed donuts ever.
Yum- highly recommend the "royal pies"
http://www.pleinaircafe.co
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plein Air Cafe
5751 S Woodlawn AveYum- highly recommend the "royal pies"
http://www.pleinaircafe.co
Great hyde park restaurant. Live music on the weekends. You can get there easily on the metra train.
172 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WGreat hyde park restaurant. Live music on the weekends. You can get there easily on the metra train.
Great south side vegetarian restaurant for local flavor. Has a selection of raw dishes as well! eat in or carry out... I highly recommend this place. very reasonable as well. Need a car to get there.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Original Soul Vegetarian
203 E 75th StGreat south side vegetarian restaurant for local flavor. Has a selection of raw dishes as well! eat in or carry out... I highly recommend this place. very reasonable as well. Need a car to get there.
Lexington Betty Smokehouse
Great BBQ! Within walking distance of flat.
Culver’s
Fast food and Custard. Within walking distance of flat.
McDonald's
600 E 115th StFast food. Within walking distance from flat.
Potbelly
Fast food. Within walking distance from flat.
Pudgy's Pizza & Sandwiches
Will deliver!
Sightseeing
Three of the city's most notable museums, all dedicated to the natural sciences: the Adler Planetarium (https://www.adlerplanetarium.org), the Shedd Aquarium (https://www.sheddaquarium.org), and the Field Museum of Natural History (https://www.fieldmuseum.org). Easy Metra train ride from Pullman.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum Campus
Three of the city's most notable museums, all dedicated to the natural sciences: the Adler Planetarium (https://www.adlerplanetarium.org), the Shedd Aquarium (https://www.sheddaquarium.org), and the Field Museum of Natural History (https://www.fieldmuseum.org). Easy Metra train ride from Pullman.
Take a tour of Pullman with a National Park Service Ranger.
https://www.nps.gov/pull/index.htm
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pullman National Monument
11141 S Cottage Grove AveTake a tour of Pullman with a National Park Service Ranger.
https://www.nps.gov/pull/index.htm
Highly recommend the river tour... http://www.architecture.org
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Arquitectura de Chicago
111 E Wacker DrHighly recommend the river tour... http://www.architecture.org
Arts & Culture
Take the metra train (easy ride) to world famous Millennium Park (the bean). The Cultural Center is right across the street. Filled with information on most anything you might want to do in Chicago.
203 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StTake the metra train (easy ride) to world famous Millennium Park (the bean). The Cultural Center is right across the street. Filled with information on most anything you might want to do in Chicago.
Take a peak and wander around this old building... you can hear opera singers, violinists, pianists, practicing through the hallway doors... Check out the open house second Fridays 4:30 -9:30 pm
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fine Arts Building
410 S Michigan AveTake a peak and wander around this old building... you can hear opera singers, violinists, pianists, practicing through the hallway doors... Check out the open house second Fridays 4:30 -9:30 pm
Free on Tuesday's. Check there website for current exhibitions. http://www.mcachicago.org
532 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Chicago
220 E Chicago AveFree on Tuesday's. Check there website for current exhibitions. http://www.mcachicago.org
Free the first and second Wednesdays of every month. Metra train lets you off at the door step.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
36 S Wabash AveFree the first and second Wednesdays of every month. Metra train lets you off at the door step.
The Arts Club of Chicago
201 E Ontario StGreat space. Try it. Free.
Rotating exhibitions at the International Museum of Surgical Science showcasing medically themed contemporary art within the context of the Museum’s historical collections and exhibits.
1524 N Lake Shore Dr
1524 North Lake Shore DriveRotating exhibitions at the International Museum of Surgical Science showcasing medically themed contemporary art within the context of the Museum’s historical collections and exhibits.
Interesting art museum connected to the university.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smart Museum of Art
5550 S Greenwood AveInteresting art museum connected to the university.
Oriental Institute Museum
1155 E 58th Stin hyde park
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 S Cornell Avehttps://www.hydeparkart.org
World class Sculpture Park. Take the Metra Electric train south to university park stop and walk to the park!
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
World class Sculpture Park. Take the Metra Electric train south to university park stop and walk to the park!
Shopping
57th Street Books
1301 E 57th StGreat book store by the university
Entertainment & Activities
CLOSED
Argus Brewery - right here in Pullman!
Local brewery... call in advance for the possibility of a tour:
Argus Brewery
11314 S Front AveCLOSED
Argus Brewery - right here in Pullman!
Local brewery... call in advance for the possibility of a tour:
Doc Films
1212 E 59th Sthttps://docfilms.uchicago.edu/dev/