Shopping
Jewel-Osco
87 W 87th StGood prices, low costs, close to home
College scene with ecclectic shopping and restaurants. Perfect place to see and be seen. You can ride a bike, walk, bus or drive to and around the area. From African shops, to old school breakfast and modern vegan joints, to independent theaters to clothing and wine shops. It's got it all!
150 locals recommend
Hyde Park
College scene with ecclectic shopping and restaurants. Perfect place to see and be seen. You can ride a bike, walk, bus or drive to and around the area. From African shops, to old school breakfast and modern vegan joints, to independent theaters to clothing and wine shops. It's got it all!
Parks & Nature
Lots of activities, close to home, free and fun! Great place to jog, run and swim along/in Lake Michigan. Peddle all the way up to the Loop while enjoying beautiful scenes like Museum campus and the Chicago skyline.
Rainbow Park
7500 S South Shore DrLots of activities, close to home, free and fun! Great place to jog, run and swim along/in Lake Michigan. Peddle all the way up to the Loop while enjoying beautiful scenes like Museum campus and the Chicago skyline.
Arts & Culture
South Shore Cultural Center
7059 S South Shore DrFood Scene
One of three local places I know to get good Jamaican food, and its within walking distance.
Jamaican Tropical Cuisine
2200 E 79th StOne of three local places I know to get good Jamaican food, and its within walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of Al Capone's old spots. Legend has it secret passages are under the floor where jazz musicians play today. Capone used them to escape authorities.
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayOne of Al Capone's old spots. Legend has it secret passages are under the floor where jazz musicians play today. Capone used them to escape authorities.
Sightseeing
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StAn architectural marvel!
Essentials
Walgreens
8628 S Cottage Grove AveJust in case you need...