Hyde Park/Kenwood
Neighborhoods within Hyde Park/Kenwood
Hyde Park
Zip codes within Hyde Park/Kenwood
60615, 60637, 60653
Home to the illustrious University of Chicago, Hyde Park is a delightful neighborhood on the city's south lakefront, just 10 minutes from the Loop. Founded in 1853 and annexed to Chicago in 1889, Hyde Park boasts beautiful beaches and parks, stately mansions and a number of pre-war high-rises offering what many consider to be the very best views of the downtown skyline from anywhere in the city.
When it comes to housing, Hyde Park has it all - modern high rises, landmark historic districts, architecturally significant mansions, and many new-construction condominiums, lofts, town homes and single-family homes.
Besides the University, a number of other cultural gems are located in Hyde Park, including The Museum of Science and Industry, the DuSable Museum of African American History and the Oriental Institute. The neighborhood is an eclectic mix of artists, intellectuals, students and businesspeople - a true melting pot of cultures, ideas and viewpoints that creates a rich backdrop to a uniquely Chicago lifestyle.
