Are you a Chicago resident? If so, you might just reside in one of the amazing areas in the entire globe.
Hyde Park, on Chicago’s south side, close to the University of Chicago, has been included in Time Out’s newest list of the “40 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World” for 2023, according to editors.
According to Time Out, the list was compiled using information from hundreds of reader surveys conducted worldwide and local experts. It also took into account things like access to green space, community and social projects, and more.
According to Hyde Park’s entry on the list, “Hyde Park exemplifies the best of Chicago, with the spirit of a small town and the many amenities of a bustling metropolis.” “You can dine at the neighborhood’s top restaurants and enjoy everything from award-winning Southern fare and po’ boys to mouthwatering burgers and amazing Italian cuisine.”
The position of Hyde Park on the list was No. 19. Only four American cities – New Orleans, the Arts District of Los Angeles, and Fort Greene in New York—made the top 20 in the research.
“The sprawling Museum of Science and Industry offers a host of dazzling wonders that can take an entire day (or more) to explore, while Jackson Park boasts 551 acres of green space, a stunning Japanese Garden and art like Yoko Ono’s Sky Landing installation,” the publication went on to say. And those interested in architecture can visit historical sites like the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Frederick C. Robie House. Take a stroll along 53rd Street to browse at a number of attractive boutiques and independently owned stores if that isn’t enough.
In previous years, other Chicago neighborhoods, such as Avondale in 2022 and Andersonville in 2021, have been on the list. Previously, West Loop, Uptown, and Pilsen were all ranked.