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Best Landmarks near Hyde Park

Discover the best landmarks near Hyde Park. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best landmarks near Hyde Park

illinois/oak-lawn/landmark/robert-a-millikan-house

Robert A. Millikan House

Visit the former home of Nobel Prize winner Robert A. Millikan in Chicago's Hyde Park, where groundbreaking physics experiments took place.

5605 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
3 Average 2 reviews
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Obama Kissing Rock

Immerse yourself in the love story of Barack and Michelle Obama at Obama Kissing Rock, a charming historical landmark in Hyde Park, Chicago.

5285 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
4.6 Excellent 48 reviews
illinois/oak-lawn/landmark/frederick-c-robie-house

Frederick C. Robie House

Experience Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style masterpiece, a National Historic Landmark on the University of Chicago campus.

5757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
4.7 Excellent 1,099 reviews
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Mitchell Tower

A stunning Gothic tower at the University of Chicago, Mitchell Tower embodies the institution's rich history and architectural beauty in Hyde Park.

1131 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
5 Excellent 1 reviews
illinois/little-egypt/landmark/institute-for-the-study-of-ancient-cultures-museum

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

Explore ancient civilizations at the University of Chicago's Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum, featuring artifacts from West Asia and North Africa.

1155 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637
4.8 Excellent 386 reviews
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Nuclear Energy Sculpture

A thought-provoking sculpture at the University of Chicago, marking the site of the world's first controlled nuclear reaction.

5625 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
4.6 Excellent 70 reviews
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Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

Experience the awe-inspiring architecture and spiritual ambiance of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, a landmark of the University of Chicago.

5850 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
4.8 Excellent 82 reviews
illinois/chicagoland/landmark/isidore-h-heller-house-frank-lloyd-wright

Isidore H. Heller House - Frank Lloyd Wright

Discover the architectural brilliance of Frank Lloyd Wright at the Isidore H. Heller House in Chicago's historic Hyde Park, a true gem of American design.

5132 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
4.6 Excellent 14 reviews
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The Original Ferris Wheel

Explore the site of the original Ferris Wheel, a landmark of innovation from Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.

1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago, IL 60637
illinois/chicagoland/landmark/promontory-point-national-register-of-historic-places-marker

Promontory Point National Register of Historic Places Marker

Explore Promontory Point in Chicago: A historical landmark perfect for relaxation and stunning views of Lake Michigan.

Lakefront Trl, Chicago, IL 60615
4.9 Excellent 18 reviews

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