Things to Do in Hyde Park, Chicago

Home to the University of Chicago. Don't forget to check out the historic Robie House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, while enjoying the local coffee shops.

Smart Museum of ArtArt Museum
Seminary Co-op BookstoresBookstore
Harper CourtShopping Mall

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Top things to do in Hyde Park

Smart Museum of Art
★ 4.5 · 451
Art Museum★
Museum specializing in Asian, European, Contemporary & Modern Art, with over 12,000 objects.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun
10 AM – 4:30 PM
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Seminary Co-op Bookstores
★ 4.8 · 380
Bookstore
Well-known independent campus bookstore selling textbooks & other literature since 1961.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
Closed
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Harper Court
★ 4.4 · 1.9k
Shopping Mall
A mixed-use building in Hyde Park featuring a hotel, parking, and life sciences laboratory space.
Every day
8 AM – 10 PM
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Bixler Playlot
★ 4.6 · 100
Playground
A fenced-in playground in Hyde Park featuring separate play structures for toddlers and older children, a sandbox, a splash pad, and shared toys.
Every day
6 AM – 9 PM
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Oriental Institute Museum
★ 4.9 · 479
Archaeology Museum
Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
10 AM – 4 PM
Fri
10 AM – 8 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
10 AM – 4 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Hyde Park

Virtue Restaurant
★ 4.6 · 2.5k
American· $50–100
Occupying a corner of Hyde Park within view of the University of Chicago, this is an inviting retreat with a welcoming bar, striking dining room, and buzzy kitchen helmed by the very talented Erick Williams.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
4 PM – 9 PM
Fri
4 PM – 10 PM
Sat
4 PM – 10 PM
Sun
4 PM – 9 PM
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Cafe 53
★ 4.6 · 1.2k
Coffee Shop· $10–20
Small, laid-back coffeehouse pairing its java with sandwiches, ice cream & free WiFi in cozy digs.
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Valois Restaurant
★ 4.5 · 2.7k
American· $10–20
A counter-service smorgasbord of American comfort food served in a casual, muraled space. Cash only.
Every day
6 AM – 3 PM
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Strings Ramen Shop Hyde Park
★ 4.7 · 837
Ramen· $10–20
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MAHARI
★ 4.4 · 387
African· $20–70
An award-winning restaurant serving diverse African diaspora cuisine and vibrant libations in Hyde Park.
Mon
11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
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